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ASEAN was established in 1967 by five countries when they signed the Bangkok Declaration. The objectives of ASEAN were primarily to accelerate economic growth as well as promoting social progress and cultural development. Another objective was to promote regional peace and stability based on the rule of law and the principles of the United Nations Charter. Over the years, Brunei Darussalam, Vietnam, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Combodia joined ASEAN taking its strength to ten.

Unlike the EU, there is little desire in ASEAN for supranational structures and institutions. ASEAN countries have celebrated what has become known as the 'ASEAN Way', a form of interaction that is informal, non-confrontationist and cooperative. The respect for national sovereignty is critical to the functioning of ASEAN.

With some of the fastest growing economies in the world as its members, ASEAN broadened its objectives beyond the economic and social spheres. In 2003, ASEAN moved along the path of the EU by agreeing to establish an ASEAN Community, comprising three pillars, namely, the ASEAN security Community, the ASEAN Economic Community and the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community.

Which one of the following objectives is not correct behind the formation of ASEAN?

To increase militarisation in the global south to combat growing terrorism.

The correct answer is Option (1) → To increase militarisation in the global south to combat growing terrorism.

The passage states the primary objectives of ASEAN are:

• To accelerate economic growth, social progress, and cultural development.

• To promote regional peace and stability based on the rule of law and the principles of the United Nations Charter.

Increasing militarization or combating terrorism is NOT an objective behind the formation of ASEAN.