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ASEAN CONTRIBUTION TO REGIONAL SECURITY -
LESSONS FOR SAARC

INTRODUCTION

1. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is frequently cited as a shining example of third world co-operation. Established in 1967, its publicly stated primary objectives was to foster intra-ASEAN economic co-operation. But a closer examination of its performance over a past quarter of century indicats that ASEAN has been far more successful in the diplomatic and political arena than on the economic cooperation front. ASEAN has contributed politically to its members by building the self confidence of the states to assert their position in regional affairs and international politics.

2. The ASEAN process has contributed in a major way to the creation of a strong sense of mutual understanding, trust, confidence and good-will among the members. This has helped to minimize existing intra-ASEAN conflicts. The very creation of ASEAN was a landmark of political achievement, as it marked the......

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