What is the basic feature of the "ASEAN Way"? |
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 |
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. |