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Which of the following best describes the initial primary goal of ASEAN's founding members in 1967?
Which of the following best describes the initial primary goal of ASEAN's founding members in 1967?
- To establish a free trade zone among member nations.
- To promote cultural exchange and understanding.
- To create a unified military alliance against external threats.
- To form a strong alliance against the spread of communism in the region. (correct)
The Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia, signed in 1976, emphasized what key principle?
The Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia, signed in 1976, emphasized what key principle?
- Mutual respect and non-interference in the internal affairs of member countries. (correct)
- The promotion of a single ASEAN identity and culture.
- The creation of a unified military force for regional security.
- The establishment of a common currency for all member states.
What significant geopolitical event in 1991 paved the way for greater peace in Continental Southeast Asia and the subsequent expansion of ASEAN?
What significant geopolitical event in 1991 paved the way for greater peace in Continental Southeast Asia and the subsequent expansion of ASEAN?
- The end of the Cold War. (correct)
- The end of the Vietnam War.
- The dissolution of the Soviet Union.
- The signing of the Paris Peace Accords.
Which initiative was launched by ASEAN to address the 1997 financial crisis and provide financial support among member states, along with China, Japan, and South Korea?
Which initiative was launched by ASEAN to address the 1997 financial crisis and provide financial support among member states, along with China, Japan, and South Korea?
What status was granted to ASEAN by the UN General Assembly in 2006, recognizing its importance on the global stage?
What status was granted to ASEAN by the UN General Assembly in 2006, recognizing its importance on the global stage?
Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned as one of the ongoing challenges and needs for ASEAN?
Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned as one of the ongoing challenges and needs for ASEAN?
Timor-Leste was granted “observer status” and is expected to become a full member of ASEAN in what year?
Timor-Leste was granted “observer status” and is expected to become a full member of ASEAN in what year?
Aside from maintaining international relations, what role has ASEAN played in economic cooperation?
Aside from maintaining international relations, what role has ASEAN played in economic cooperation?
What treaty was signed by member states to promote regional cooperation?
What treaty was signed by member states to promote regional cooperation?
What is the motto of ASEAN, reflecting its vision for regional integration?
What is the motto of ASEAN, reflecting its vision for regional integration?
Which countries were the original founding members of ASEAN?
Which countries were the original founding members of ASEAN?
In what city and country was ASEAN officially established?
In what city and country was ASEAN officially established?
Which of these events led to further countries joining the organization?
Which of these events led to further countries joining the organization?
When did Laos and Myanmar become members of ASEAN?
When did Laos and Myanmar become members of ASEAN?
What action was taken by ASEAN members in response to the 1997 financial crisis?
What action was taken by ASEAN members in response to the 1997 financial crisis?
Flashcards
"One Vision, One Identity, One Community"
"One Vision, One Identity, One Community"
ASEAN's motto reflects its goal for unity and shared purpose.
1990s Economic Shift
1990s Economic Shift
The economic center shifted to Asia, boosting ASEAN's development and influence.
ASEAN Way
ASEAN Way
Promotes mutual respect and non-interference among member states.
ASEAN's Challenges
ASEAN's Challenges
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ASEAN Member States
ASEAN Member States
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ASEAN's Founding
ASEAN's Founding
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Founding Countries of ASEAN
Founding Countries of ASEAN
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Treaty of Amity and Cooperation
Treaty of Amity and Cooperation
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End of Cold War and ASEAN
End of Cold War and ASEAN
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Chiang Mai Initiative
Chiang Mai Initiative
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ASEAN's Current Status
ASEAN's Current Status
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Study Notes
The Establishment of ASEAN and its Success in Achieving Development and Peace in Southeast Asia
- ASEAN's motto is "One Vision, One Identity, One Community."
- With the shift of the global economic center to Asia in the 1990s, the development of some ASEAN member countries accelerated.
- Countries outside the region dialogue with it and implemented the ASEAN Way such as the ASEAN Regional Forum and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).
- The ASEAN is said to have changed the structure of the global economy and institutional development in regions.
- There are still internal shortcomings and challenges within each member country and between each other such as sustainable development, gender inclusiveness, external perspective, and having a larger global role in ASEAN.
- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations or ASEAN consists of ten countries which include Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
- It was established in Bangkok, Thailand on August 8, 1967 through the ASEAN Declaration or Bangkok Declaration.
- The recognized founders are Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand who wanted to create a strong association against the spread of communism in the region.
- In 1976, the members signed the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia which emphasized respect for each other and noninterference in the affairs of their countries.
- The end of the Cold War in 1991 brought peace to continental Southeast Asia, the civil war in Cambodia ended and relations between Vietnam and the United States were restored.
- Brunei joined on January 7, 1984, followed by Vietnam on July 28, Laos and Myanmar on July 23, 1997, and Cambodia on April 30, 1999.
- Timor-Leste expressed its desire to become a member of ASEAN in 2011 and was granted "observer status" and is expected to become a full member in 2025.
- Members signed a treaty against the development and possession of nuclear weapons.
- In the face of the financial crisis in 1997, the ASEAN members strived to unite their economies and promoted the Chiang Mai Initiative, a currency swap arrangement between ASEAN, China, Japan, and South Korea, to provide financial support to each other and combat currency speculation.
- It has also led diplomatic missions around the world, maintaining a global network of relations with each nation, and has become the driving force of some of the largest economic blocs in world history with the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation and Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.
- In 2006, ASEAN was granted observer status by the UN General Assembly and in response, it made the UN its dialogue partner.
- ASEAN is recognized by many and is a very important forum for cooperation inside and outside its region and is hailed as the best organization of developing countries in the world.
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