ASEAN AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
ASEAN AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

Summary/Abstract: Until date, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has managed disputes with significant success. This is not an easy task for a body composed of multiethnic nations with very different colonial histories and social, economic, and political difficulties. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was able to escape complete submersion despite the longstanding competition between the world’s super powers, which utilized local issues as pretexts to intervene in regional affairs. ASEAN has been successful in establishing a regional identity that has brought neighboring nations closer together and allowed them to take a stand on significant regional issues. Unexpected were the political cohesion, regional collaboration, and diplomatic successes of ASEAN. Despite several obstacles, ASEAN has attained a remarkable global standing, particularly in comparison to other regional organizations. The purpose of this research is to investigate ASEAN’s unique and relatively successful role in settling conflicts and maintaining regional peace and stability. This article also explores the dynamic character of ASEAN as a regional organization.

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