Region
a group of countries located in the same
geographical area which shares common languages, culture, political, and economic relations
Criteria for the definition of region
physical proximity and separateness, interdependence, homogeneity
Regionalization
process that draws states and groups together on the basis of their proximity, perhaps because of economic advantages, security, environment and other issues that have region-wide impact
Regionalism
a more pronounced institutional integration process that often accompanies regionalization, which attempt to manage these local integrative processes
Types of Regional Integration
Closed Integration, Open integration
What are the dimensions of regionalism?
Economic Regionalism, political regionalism, security regionalism, socio-cultural regionalism
What is regionalization?
refers to the formation and strengthening of regional groups, where countries within a specific region come together to collaborate and integrate their economies and policies.
What is globalization?
refers to the increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of countries and economies on a global scale
Economic and Political Response to
Globalization
#1 Some countries are large enough and possess sufficient resources to dictate on how they participate in processes of global integration.
#2 Other nations compensate for their small size by taking advantage of their strategic location.
#3 Most countries form regional alliances
Why do countries form regional alliances
Due to economic crisis, To protect their independence, to pool resources, for military defence
What is asian regionalism?
It refers to the process of countries in Asia coming together to form cooperative arrangements, agreements, or organizations to address common challenges, promote economic integration, and enhance regional stability and prosperity
What is ASEAN?
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations
Ten members of ASEAN
Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore,
Thailand, Vietnam