ASEAN Expansion: Risks and Benefits
Students examine the inclusion of new members in the 1990s and its implications for ASEAN's structure and goals.
Key Questions
- Analyze the risks and benefits of expanding ASEAN to include former adversaries like Vietnam and Myanmar.
- Explain how the expansion affected the decision-making processes and internal dynamics within ASEAN.
- Evaluate the implications of a 'two-tier' ASEAN for regional integration and unity.
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