Southeast Asian Regionalism and ASEAN · 1967–Present
The Formation of ASEAN
The 1967 Bangkok Declaration and the motivations for regional unity.
Key Questions
- 1Why was ASEAN formed during the height of the Vietnam War?
- 2What were the initial challenges to regional cooperation?
- 3How does the "ASEAN Way" differ from the European Union model?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
MOE: Regionalism and ASEAN - JC2
Level: JC 2
Subject: History
Unit: Southeast Asian Regionalism and ASEAN
Period: 1967–Present
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