| ID | 151119 |
| Title Proper | ASEAN |
| Other Title Information | evolution, performance and challenges |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Panda, Rajaram |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), founded in 1967, has proved to be one of the most successful regional organisations, whose example as a model is often cited when similar ideas are floated elsewhere. Started initially with five core members, it subsequently expanded to the present ten countries as members of the organisation. The primary focus in the initial phase of its existence was on economic cooperation. In the subsequent years, it started embracing security/strategic issues and threats to non-traditional security keeping in tune with changing times. The latest in this journey is the founding of the ASEAN Economic Community, which was established in 2015. This essay examines its evolution, performance and some of the challenges confronting the organisation and what future holds for it. |
| `In' analytical Note | World Focus Vol. 38, No.3; Mar 2017: p.10-17 |
| Journal Source | World Focus 2017-03 38, 3 |
| Key Words | ASEAN ; Economic Cooperation ; Security Issues ; ASEAN Economic Community |