Regionalization and Epistemic Communities in Southeast Asia

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What is a major challenge facing ASEAN in terms of regional security and economic challenges?

Territorial disputes in the South China Sea

Strategic competition between the US and China

Demographic changes and uneven social development

All of the above (correct)

What is the main objective of the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific?

To enhance cooperation between the US and China

To promote the Sustainable Development Goals

To promote rivalry in the region

To strengthen ASEAN's community building process (correct)

What is a key constraint faced by ASEAN in addressing regional challenges?

Lack of resources and funding

Inadequate infrastructure and technology

Divergent interests and priorities among member states (correct)

Dependence on a single economy

What is the role of ASEAN in the Asia-Pacific and Indian Ocean regions according to the ASEAN Outlook?

Central and strategic Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential step for ASEAN to promote peace and stability in the region?

Promote rule of law and transparency Signup and view all the answers

What is a necessary effort for ASEAN to sustain its existing successes and achievements?

Put in extra efforts to strengthen its strengths Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason behind the ASEAN's adoption of regional trade integration as an approach to stimulate economic growth?

The rise of China and the decline of foreign direct investment Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of ASEAN's strategy for growth?

Export-led growth and trade liberalization Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the 1992 agreement among ASEAN member states?

The gradual implementation of the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the 1987 Manila Declaration?

It set up a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary constraint on ASEAN's ability to promote economic cooperation?

The resistance of member states to further integration Signup and view all the answers

What was the ASEAN's initial effort to strengthen regional economic relations?

The signing of a Preferential Trade Arrangement (PTA) in 1977 Signup and view all the answers

What is the Bretton Woods system primarily associated with?

The GATT, IMF, and World Bank Signup and view all the answers

What is a key focus of constructivist studies in the context of regional integration?

Ideational factors such as identity and culture Signup and view all the answers

What is the ARF's objective in terms of conflict resolution?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What was the dominant logic governing the East Asian region during the 1980s and 1990s?

Interdependence and globalization Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the exponential growth of Newly Industrialized Countries (NICs) for proponents of interdependence?

It highlights the ascendancy of market forces over traditional realist concerns Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of realist theories in the context of regional integration?

The power projection capabilities of great powers Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting?

To host a discussion for geopolitical jousting and alliance building Signup and view all the answers

Which country led the negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement before abandoning it?

The United States Signup and view all the answers

Which two territories are full members of APEC and the WTO alongside China?

Taiwan and Hong Kong Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Information Technology Agreement negotiated under the auspices of the WTO?

The first tariff liberalization of high-tech products Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a member of APEC?

Germany Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the trade agreement that was the successor to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement?

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the establishment of ASEAN in 1967?

To minimize the possibility of intervention and domination by the US and China Signup and view all the answers

What is the core norm of ASEAN's non-alignment movement?

Non-intervention Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of ASEAN's decision-making process?

Informal consultation and consensus building Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of ASEAN's enlargement between 1984 and 1999?

Increased political diversity and complicated decision-making Signup and view all the answers

What is the practice referred to as the 'ASEAN minus X'?

A flexibility clause allowing countries to opt out or push ahead on certain issues Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Asian financial crisis on ASEAN's organizational structure?

It led to more power being given to the Secretariat and the establishment of the ASEAN Free Trade Area Authority Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the conference where the idea of the third world and non-alignment was born?

The Bandung Conference Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary task of ASEAN, according to the text?

Identity building Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the 1st ASEAN Summit in 1976?

The development of a dense pattern of formal and informal meetings Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of ASEAN's international legal personality?

It is recognized by the international community Signup and view all the answers