ASEAN Flashcards

1
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what does ASEAN mean

A

Association of Southeast Asian Nations

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2
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when was ASEAN established

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August 8, 1967

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3
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where was ASEAN established

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in the Department of Foreign Affairs building in Bangkok, Thailand

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4
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who signed the ASEAN Declaration/Establishment

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FOREIGN MINISTERS:

Adam Malik- Indonesia

Narciso R. Ramos- Philippines

Tun Abdul Razak- Malaysia

S. Rajaratnam- Singapore

Thanat Khoman- Thailand

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5
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what do you call the 5 foreign ministers who signed the ASEAN declaration

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Founding Fathers

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6
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when did Brunei Darussalam join

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January 7, 1984

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7
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when did Vietnam join

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July 28, 1995

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8
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when did Laos PDR and Myanmar join

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July 23, 1997

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9
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when did Cambodia join

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April 30, 1999

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10
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what is the motto of ASEAN

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One Vision, One Identity, One Community

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11
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ASEAN Declaration is also known as….

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Bangkok Declaration

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12
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what is the document that they signed that resulted in the establishment of ASEAN

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ASEAN Declaration

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13
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how many articles does the ASEAN Declaration contain

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5 articles

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14
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what did the ASEAN Declaration declare

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declared the establishment of an association for regional cooperation among the countries of Southeast Asia to be known as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

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15
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what are the aims and purposes of ASEAN Declaration

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cooperation in the economic, social, cultural, technical, educational and other fields

promotion of regional peace and stability through abiding respect for justice and the rule of law and adherence to the principles of the United Nations Charter

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16
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what does the ASEAN Declaration stipulate

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Stipulates that the association would be open for participation by all states in the Southeast Asian region subscribing to its aims, principles and purposes.

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17
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what does the ASEAN Declaration proclaim

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Proclaimed ASEAN as “the collective will of the nations of Southeast Asia to bind themselves together in friendship and cooperation and, through joint efforts and sacrifices, secure for their peoples and for posterity the blessings of peace, freedom and prosperity.”

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18
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what are the reasons of the establishment/declaration of ASEAN

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Thailand brokering reconciliation with Indonesia

Dispute between Philippines and Malaysia

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19
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where did the initial discussion of the ASEAN Declaration take placee

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informal discussion in a beach in Thailand

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20
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what do you call the informal discussion done by the founding fathers

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sports-shirt diplomacy

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21
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who was the first to speak in the formal declaration of ASEAN

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Narciso R. Ramos

22
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who is Narciso R. Ramos

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former president Fidel V. Ramos’ father

secretary of Foreign Affairs in the Philippines

a journalist and legislator

23
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enumerate the member countries of ASEAN

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thailand
philippines
singapore
indonesia
malaysia
brunei darussalam
laos
myanmar
vietnam
cambodia

24
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it is a legally binding agreement among the 10 ASEAN Member States.

it codifies ASEAN norms, rules and values; sets clear targets for ASEAN; and presents accountability and compliance.

it is a firm foundation in achieving the ASEAN Community by providing legal status and institutional framework for ASEAN.

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ASEAN Charter

25
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when was the ASEAN Charter established

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December 15, 2008

26
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where was the ASEAN Charter established

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at the presence of ASEAN foreign ministers at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta

27
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where will the ASEAN Charter be registered

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Secretariat of the United Nations

28
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what law states that the ASEAN Charter needs to be registered

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Article 102, Paragraph 1 of the Charter of the United Nations

29
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the highest policy-making body in ASEAN

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ASEAN Summit

30
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what comprises the ASEAN Summit

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Head of States or Government of ASEAN Member States

31
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how often is the ASEAN Summit held

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twice annually

32
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who determines the date of the ASEAN Summit

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chair of the ASEAN Summit in consultation with other ASEAN Member States

33
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who hosts the ASEAN Summit

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ASEAN Member State holding the ASEAN Chairmanship

34
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when was the first ASEAN Summit held

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February 23-24, 1976

35
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where was the first ASEAN Summit held

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Bali, Indonesia

36
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coordinates the implementation of the mandate of ASEAN Leaders and all cross-pillar initiatives of ASEAN.

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ASEAN Coordinating Council

37
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when was the ASEAN Coordinating Council established

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2008

38
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who comprises the ASEAN Coordinating Council

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ASEAN Foreign Ministers

39
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how often does the ASEAN Coordinating Council meet

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twice a year in order to prepare for the ASEAN Summit

40
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what law states the roles of the ASEAN Coordinating Council

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Article 8 of the ASEAN Charter

41
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what are the roles of the ASEAN Coordinating Council (give at least 3)

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prepare the meetings of the ASEAN Summit;
coordinate the implementation of agreements and decisions of the ASEAN Summit;

coordinate with the ASEAN Community Councils to enhance policy coherence, efficiency and cooperation among them;

coordinate the reports of the ASEAN Community Council to the ASEAN Summit;

consider the annual report of the Secretary-General on the work of ASEAN;

consider the report of the Secretary-General on the functions and operations of the ASEAN Secretariat and other relevant bodies;

approve the appointment and termination of the Deputy Secretaries-General upon the recommendation of the Secretary-General; and

undertake other tasks provided for in this Charter or such other functions as may be assigned by the ASEAN Summit.

42
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what are the roles of the Secretary-General and the ASEAN Secretariat?

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function as coordinator to facilitate effective decision-making within and among ASEAN bodies

43
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what is the role of each ASEAN Member State

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appoint a Permanent Representative to liaise with the Secretary-General and ASEAN Secretariat.

44
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where are the aims and purposes of ASEAN found?

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ASEAN Declaration

45
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what are the aims and purposes of ASEAN (give at least 1)

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accelerate the economic growth, social progress and cultural development in the region through joint endeavours in the spirit of equality and partnership in order to strengthen the foundation for a prosperous and peaceful community of Southeast Asian Nations;

promote regional peace and stability through abiding respect for justice and the rule of law in the relationship among countries of the region and adherence to the principles of the United Nations Charter;

promote active collaboration and mutual assistance on matters of common interest in the economic, social, cultural, technical, scientific and administrative fields;

provide assistance to each other in the form of training and research facilities in the educational, professional, technical and administrative spheres;

collaborate more effectively to encourage further growth in the agriculture and industry, and trade sectors. This includes improving transportation and communications facilities and conducting studies on international commodity trade with the overarching goal of raising the living standards of ASEAN peoples;

promote Southeast Asian studies; and

maintain close and beneficial cooperation with existing international and regional organisations with similar aims and purposes, and explore all avenues for even closer cooperation among themselves.

46
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where are the fundamental principles of the ASEAN Member States found?

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Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) of 1976

47
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what are the fundamental principles of ASEAN Member States (give at least 1)

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Mutual respect for the independence, sovereignty, equality, territorial integrity, and national identity of all nations;

The right of every State to lead its national existence free from external interference, subversion or coercion;

Non-interference in the internal affairs of one another;
Settlement of differences or disputes by peaceful manner;

Renunciation of the threat or use of force; and
Effective cooperation among themselves.

48
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who is the latest secretary-general of ASEAN

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H.E. Dato Lim Jock Hoi from Brunei Darussalam (2018-present)

49
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what is the vision of ASEAN Secretariat

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by 2015, it will be the nerve centre of a strong and confident ASEAN Community that is globally respected for acting in full compliance with its Charter and in the best interest of its people.

50
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what is the mission of the ASEAN Secretariat

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to initiate, facilitate and coordinate ASEAN stakeholder collaboration in realising the purposes and principles of ASEAN as reflected in the ASEAN Charter.