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:

The correct answer is Option 3 - A form of interaction that is informal, non confrontationist and cooperative.

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.