Toward a Political-Security Community in Southeast Asia: Progress, Pitfalls, and Prospects
2024年12月31日
Abstract: This paper analyzes the challenges, prospects, and security policies of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) PoliticalSecurity Community within the ASEAN through a review of regional studies, an evaluation of theoretical approaches in the context of international relations, and an examination of case studies related to regional security in Southeast Asia. The challenges faced are complex, including China's growing influence, unresolved regional disputes, the strict principle of noninterference in the internal affairs of member states, and ASEAN's inability to safeguard human rights in the region. Through case study analysis, this paper concludes that the principle of multilateralism is being tested by the complex relationships and interactions among the states within ASEAN. Measuring the progress of security cooperation within the ASEAN cooperation framework has proven difficult due to the complexity of geopolitical and geoeconomic interests, as well as territorial boundaries. ASEAN's inherently weak foundation further complicates this assessment. Moreover, regional developments have limited ASEAN's capacity to fulfill its fundamental objective of building a stable political environment in Southeast Asia. Ongoing developments in the region have constrained ASEAN's capacity to effectively fulfill its core mission of creating a stable political environment in the region.
Keywords: ASEAN political; developing security; international organization; Southeast Asia; security politics.