ASEAN Flashcards

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What does ASEAN stands for?

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Association of Southeast Asian Nations. It is regional intergovernmental organization.

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2
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ASEAN is Established on

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August 8, 1967

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3
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ASEAN is established on August 8, 1967, by five founding countries:

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Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand.

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4
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Headquarters of ASEAN is in

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Jakarta, Indonesia

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5
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3 PURPOSES AND GOAL

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Promote economic growth, social progress, and cultural development in Southeast Asia
❖Ensure regional peace and stability through respect for justice and rule of law
❖Foster collaboration in economic, political, security, and socio-cultural areas

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6
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the total of members state is

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10

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7
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5 Later Additions of the founding members

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Brunei Darussalam (1984),
Vietnam (1995),
Laos and Myanmar (1997),
Cambodia (1999)

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8
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Countries and organizations outside Southeast Asia that maintain
formal dialogues: 4

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(e.g., the US, China, Japan, EU)

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9
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ASEAN was established on August 8, 1967 in

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Bangkok, Thailand

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10
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ASEAN was established on August 8, 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with
the signing of the

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ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration)

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11
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The first ASEAN Summit was held in Bali, Indonesia, where the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC) was signed, promoting peaceful resolutions to disputes.

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1976

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12
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The ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) was established to promote regional trade and economic cooperation.

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1992

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13
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ASEAN leaders adopted the Bali Concord II, which laid the foundation for three key pillars.

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2003

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14
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3 key pillars

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the ASEAN Political-Security Community,
ASEAN Economic Community,
and ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community.

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15
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In YEAR, the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) was officially launched.

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2015

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16
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aims to create a single market and production base, enabling the free flow of goods, services, investments, skilled labor, and capital within the region.

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The AEC

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  • Focus on maintaining regional peace and stability
  • Diplomatic efforts, conflict resolution mechanisms, and respect for
    international law
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ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC)

18
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  • Create a single market and production base with the free flow of goods,
    services, and capital
  • Initiatives like ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA)
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ASEAN Economic Community (AEC)

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  • Promotes human development, environmental sustainability, and social
    justice
  • Focus on education, culture, health, and disaster response
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ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC)

20
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  • Promotes human development, environmental sustainability, and social
    justice
  • Focus on education, culture, health, and disaster response
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ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC)

21
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  • Growth in intra-ASEAN trade and investment
  • ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) as a key driver of regional trade and
    commerce
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Economic Integration

22
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  • ASEAN’s role in maintaining peace and resolving regional disputes (e.g., the
    South China Sea issue)
  • Non-interference policy and consensus-building approach
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Political Stability

23
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  • Programs on education, health, environmental protection, and cultural
    exchange
  • ASEAN’s disaster management response (e.g., AHA Centre)
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Socio-Cultural Collaboration

24
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ASEAN 3 Key Achievements

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Economic Integration
Political Stability
Socio-Cultural Collaboration

25
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  • Varying levels of development among member states
  • Bridging the economic gap between wealthier and poorer nations
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Economic Disparities

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  • Differing political systems and governance styles within ASEAN (e.g.,
    democracy, military rule)
  • Balancing national sovereignty with regional commitments
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Political Diversity

27
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  • Influence of major powers like the US and China in Southeast Asia
  • Issues related to trade, security, and geopolitics (e.g., the South China Sea
    disputes)
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External Pressures

28
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  • Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with major economies (e.g., China, Japan,
    EU)
  • Participation in multilateral organizations such as the World Trade
    Organization (WTO)
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ASEAN’s Role in Global Trade

29
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  • ASEAN’s strategy for narrowing development gaps within the region and
    globally
  • Addressing environmental sustainability and poverty reduction
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ASEAN and the Global Divide

30
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  • ASEAN’s positioning in the global economy
  • Prospects for greater integration and influence in international affairs
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Future of ASEAN in the Globalized World