ASEAN in the late 1960s

Question: Discuss about the Article for ASEAN in the late 1960s? Answer: According to me, the suitable theory that explains the creation of ASEAN in the late 1960s are the wants and longing of the state actors to organize an economic foundation common to all that has the capability to secure the growth. They desire to promote their own self-interests on the weaker economies when they had a confrontation with developing economies like Japan and China on the international platform. This desire has proved both beneficial and non-beneficial to ASEAN. It has gained an influential position with the engagement with Japan and China.[1] However, it has given the opportunity to the said countries to take active participation in the process of discussion. I believe that ASEAN will be in the forefront in the economic perspective. However, it will not play a major role in the diplomatic issues or problems of the region. ASEAN lacks the capability to administer decisions on the actors to pursue their policies freely. Therefore, it can be a major obstacle to them.[2] On the other hand, if they ignore the policies, it will be disadvantageous to them. ASEAN must have the power to enforce decisions to achieve an authoritative position. However, to achieve the power, ASEAN will lose the support of its member states, which places a premium on sovereignty at the individual level. References Chakraborty and A. Kumar, "ASEAN And China: New Dimensions In Economic Engagement",China Report48, no. 3 (2012): 327-349. Jorge L. Contreras, "Divergent Patterns Of Engagement In Internet Standardization: Japan, Korea And China",Telecommunications Policy38, no. 10 (2014): 914-932. [1] Chakraborty, D., and A. Kumar. "ASEAN And China: New Dimensions In Economic Engagement".China Report48, no. 3 (2012): 327-349. [2] Contreras, Jorge L. "Divergent Patterns Of Engagement In Internet Standardization: Japan, Korea And China".Telecommunications Policy38, no. 10 (2014): 914-932.