3B ASEAN First Decade (1967-1976)

Question 1

Zone of Peace, Freedom and Neutrality (ZOPFAN) proposal

Answer 1

1970

Question 2

Thailand’s perspective against ZOPFAN

Answer 2

• Doubted China as a guarantor for neutrality
• Favoured armed neutrality over guaranteed neutrality

Question 3

Indonesia’s perspective against ZOPFAN

Answer 3

• Rejected normalisation of relations with communist China
• Fear of further interference from the Great Powers
• Favoured regional autonomy instead

Question 4

Singapore’s perspective against ZOPFAN

Answer 4

• Favoured balanced Great Power presence in the region
• Fear of Malay dominance without major power involvement
• Singapore’s economy depended on US investments

Question 5

Philippines’ perspective against ZOPFAN

Answer 5

• Importance of defense ties with USA
• Growing political instability meant that Marcos needed US aid to prop him up

Question 6

Bali Summit

Answer 6

Feb 1976

Question 7

ASEAN Secretariat

Answer 7

1976

Question 8

ASEAN Concord

Answer 8

1976

Question 9

Treaty of Amity and Cooperation

Answer 9

1976