All Bark and No Bite: Analyzing the Role of ASEAN in Mitigating Disputes in Asia

With the signing of the ASEAN Declaration in 1967, ASEAN was established to accelerate economic growth, social progress, and cultural development through joint endeavors as well as to promote regional peace and stability in Southeast Asia. In fact ASEAN is regarded as a central structure in Asia–Pacific regional institutional architecture. However, since its inception, the ASEAN way has always been questioned. Hence, the question stands whether ASEAN can face the fu .. Read more at: http://www.indiandefencereview.com/news/all-bark-and-no-bite-analyzing-the-role-of-asean-in-mitigating-disputes-in-asia/