| ID | 132075 |
| Title Proper | From ASPAC to EAS |
| Other Title Information | South Korea and Southeast Asia |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Bridges, Brian |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | South Korea's diplomatic and security focus has inevitably been on northeast Asia and its difficult relationship with its northern neighbour, but South Korea also has a role to play in the broader Asian Pacific region. This article analyzes South Korea's increasing economic, political, and cultural links with the wider region, in particular with Southeast Asia, and its role in the development of Asian Pacific regionalism. Utilizing the concept of "middle power," it argues that, while clearly South Korea cannot ignore what is happening in its immediate geographical environment of North-east Asia, it does have the economic and political resources to enable it to take advantage of the opportunities for greater interactions with other parts of the Asian Pacific region, particularly Southeast Asia, if the political will exists. |
| `In' analytical Note | Asian Affairs : An American Review Vol.41, No.2; April-June 2014: p.33-55 |
| Journal Source | Asian Affairs : An American Review Vol.41, No.2; April-June 2014: p.33-55 |
| Key Words | Middle Power ; Regionalism ; Regionalization ; Southeast Asia ; Regional Politics ; South Korea ; East Asia Summit - EAS ; ASPAC ; Regional Organization ; Regional Cooperation ; Regional Security ; Asian Security ; South Korean Regime ; Diplomatic Focus ; Security Focus ; Asia-Pacific Region ; Geopolitics |