Asian Regionalism

Question 1

Conveys the sense of international, top down region-building involving inter-governmental collaboration.

IMAGINED REGION rather than according to to standard political unit of nation-state

POLITICAL WILL to create formal arrangement among states on a geographically restricted basis

GENERAL to SPECIFIC.

Answer 1

Regionalism

Question 2

Growing density of interaction between neighboring countries. Cross border flow of capital within a single geographic area

From the BOTTOM UP

Done by NON-GOVERNMENTAL actors.

SPECIFIC TO GENERAL

Answer 2

Regionalization

Question 3

Example of regional asssociation for miliaty defense

Answer 3

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

Question 4

NEW-regionalism

Rely on individuals and Non-governmental organizations for a particular goal

Answer 4

Non-State Regionalism

Question 5

NGOs that partner with government to initiate social change

Answer 5

Legitimizers

Question 6

Challenges to regionalism (2)

Answer 6

Militant nationalism

Populism

Question 7

Benefits of Regionalism

Answer 7

Competitive strength in diverse economies to boost productivity

Connect markets to enhance financial stability

Setting exchange rate and macroeconomic policies to minimize shocks

pool region’s foreign exchange reserves

Leadership in global decision making

Build Connected infrastructure

Create regional mechanisms to manage health, safety and environmental issues

Question 8

Factors leading to a greater integration of the Asian region (3)

Answer 8

Trade

Similar Culture

Common Goods