Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: Contemporary Centres of power

Question:
What is the basic feature of the "ASEAN Way"?
Options:
A form of foreign policy whereby each member state protects the other one in case of any crisis
A formal agreement to form institutions based on the EU model to further growth, development and integration in the region
A form of interaction that is informal, non confrontationist and cooperative.
A from of interaction that is formal, confrontationist and nonobligatory
Correct Answer:
A form of interaction that is informal, non confrontationist and cooperative.
Explanation:
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, nonconfrontationist and cooperative. The respect for national sovereignty is critical to the functioning of ASEAN.