Asian Regionalism

Question 1

is strengthened collective identity in a
conglomerate of nations occupying a
particular geographical area or aiming at
shared goals; increase in economic
exchanes in a particular area

Answer 1

REGIONALISM

Question 2

A number of different things or parts that are put or grouped to form a whole but remain distinct amenities

Answer 2

conglomerate

Question 3

in a compilation of papers presented at the
United Nations University, articulated that
the post-Cold War era is characterized by
unique dynamics in international relations
as characterized by the following:

Answer 3

Tanaka and Inoguchi (1996),

Question 4

EXAMPLES OF EXISTING TERRITORIAL CONFLICTS

Answer 4

South China sea territorial disputes covering islands and

reefs

(China vs. several nations including the PH)

Senkaku (Diaoyu) Islands, East china sea (China vs. Japan)

Korean Peninsula (North vs. South Korea)

Israel-Palestine conflict

Lakdah territory (India vs. Pakistan vs. China)
preah vihear dispute (Thailand vs. Cambodia)

Question 5

A region can be interpreted as a place,
as a physical environment.

Answer 5

Region as a geographical unit

Question 6

A region can be interpreted as a
conglomerate of people occupying a
particular space and possessing a
unique dynamics of interaction.

Answer 6

Region as a social system

Question 7

A region can be interpreted as a group of nations
who agree to take part and form a formal
organization.

Answer 7

Region as organized cooperation

Question 8

is the largest and most
populated continent in the
world. Geographically it is
separated from the European
continents by the Urals, from
Africa by Suez Canal, from
North America by Bering
Strait.

Answer 8

ASIA

Question 9

ASIA HAS BEEN THE HOME OF WHAT INFLUENTIAL
CULTURAL, PHILOSOPHICAL, AND RELIGIOUS
MOVEMENTS.

Answer 9

HINDUISM, JUDAISM, CHRISTIANITY,
BUDDHISM, TAOISM,

Question 10

embarked in procuring raw materials like
coal and iron at unprecedented economies of scale
allowing them to gain a competitive edge in the
global manufacturing market as well as globalized
shipping and procurement patterns which other
countries modeled.

Answer 10

JAPAN

Question 11

opened up and emphasized an export
oriented strategy. Textiles and other low wage
sectors have been a key part of the economy with
highly successful software development exports.

Answer 11

INDIA

Question 12

pursues similar pattern of development at
present and is now the world’s largest importers of
basic raw materials such as iron and surpassed
Japan, the US and Europe in steel production.

Answer 12

CHINA

Question 13

have also become a major source
of international labor, which is also one of the
fundamental characteristics of the era of
globalization.

Answer 13

India and China

Question 14

were three of the
top four recepient states of migrant remittances.

Answer 14

India, China and the Philippines

Question 15

ADB (2008) Identified some factors that are

influential in the integration of Asian Nations

Enhanced dialogue between citizens of various
nations

Expanding intraregional trade and investments
Increased Connectivity

Answer 15

DYNAMICS OF ASIAN REGIONALISM

Question 16

It harnesses the strength of diverse economies.
It provides platform for connecting financial
markets.

It makes the economy more resilient to global risks
It pools resources
It creates regional mechanisms

Answer 16

BENEFITS OF ASIAN INTEGRATION

Question 17

There is a need to establish compatible product
standards

The need to establish guidelines that buffer financial
contagion and ensure compatible financial
regulations
The need to coordinate macroeconomic policies
The need to manage cross-border environmental
and social policies

Answer 17

CHALLENGES

Question 18

Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation
East Asia Summit

Asia Pacific Summit

East Asian Community
Association of Southeast Asian Nations

ASEAN Plus Three (China, Japan, & South Korea)

Answer 18

Existing Cooperations in Asia