Abstract
Regional stability and economic prosperity are hallmarks of the ASEAN way, but on its fiftieth anniversary the association faces a demanding security environment that will surely test it, writes Sue Thompson Fifty years ago, when formal regional cooperation in Southeast Asia began, it was clear that non-interference had unanimous support. In its inaugural declaration of 1967, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations stated that it would focus entirely on economic, social and cultural matters.
Original language | English |
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Specialist publication | Asian Studies Association of Australia |
Publisher | Asian Studies Association of Australia |
Publication status | Published - 6 Oct 2017 |