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Does Asean Matter A View From Within

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Does ASEAN Matter? A View from Within by Marty Natalegawa offers an insider’s account of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its evolving role in regional and global affairs. Drawing on his extensive diplomatic experience, Natalegawa examines how ASEAN has responded to key challenges—from geopolitical rivalries and territorial disputes to democratic transitions and regional security threats. He argues that ASEAN’s relevance depends on its ability to uphold unity, foster preventive diplomacy, and strengthen norms such as the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation and the ASEAN Charter. Through detailed narratives of critical moments, including the South China Sea tensions and Myanmar’s political crises, the book illustrates both the strengths and limitations of ASEAN’s consensus-driven approach. Ultimately, Natalegawa contends that ASEAN must move beyond passive diplomacy toward proactive, rules-based regional governance if it is to remain central in the Asia-Pacific’s strategic landscape.

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Series Title

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Call Number

2SOC31

Publisher

: nib., 2018

Collation

258

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9789814786744

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Subject(s)

Social Science
Asean

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