| ID | 104350 |
| Title Proper | New model of Asian regionalism |
| Other Title Information | does the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation have more potential than ASEAN |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Aris, Stephen |
| Publication | 2011. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is an established player in Southeast Asia, while the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is an emergent force in Central Asia. This article comparatively assesses ASEAN and SCO to investigate the nature of each organization's model of cooperation and their utility in the contemporary political landscape in Asia. It argues that SCO differs from ASEAN on a few significant points: its composition and level of institutionalization. At the same time, both organizations have similar agendas and models of cooperation, emphasizing a common spirit, flexibility and a focus on regime security. The paper concludes that ASEAN's model of cooperation continues to be relevant to the contemporary Asian landscape, and its brand of loosely codified, informal and norm driven multilateralism continues to be durable and robust. |
| `In' analytical Note | Cambridge Review of International Affairs Vol. 22, No. 3; Sep 2009: p541-467 |
| Journal Source | Cambridge Review of International Affairs Vol. 22, No. 3; Sep 2009: p541-467 |
| Key Words | Asia - Regionalism ; Regionalism ; Shanghai Cooperation Organization ; ASEAN ; SCO |