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ASEAN – A Case Study for the Post-Western World

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Learning activity

Professor Kishore Mahbubani suggests that ASEAN's success can serve as a model for cooperation in a world that is becoming increasingly polarised.

Do you agree with this assessment? Why or why not?

Key Takeaways

In this chapter, Professor Kishore Mahbubani highlighted how the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) can serve as a template for peaceful coexistence in a multipolar world.

  1. The increasing diversity of influential nations necessitates the cultivation of a robust culture of peaceful coexistence, built on mutual respect for diverse values and interests. This is crucial for maintaining stability in a multipolar world.

  2. The success of ASEAN in fostering peace and prosperity amidst diversity serves as a model to be emulated by the rest of the world, as it offers valuable lessons for fostering stability in a multipolar world.

  3. The European Union, in particular, should learn from ASEAN's ability to collaborate with diverse societies and seek closer ties with its Islamic neighbours, while also investing in developing Africa.

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Further Readings
  1. Danson Cheong and Charissa Yong (2022)China, US in race for Asean: Who has the edge?The Straits Times
  2. Kishore Mahbubani and Jeffery Sng (2017)The ASEAN Miracle: A Catalyst for PeaceNational University of Singapore Press
  3. ASEAN Secretariat (2015)ASEAN Journey 1967-2015 (Video)
  4. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
  5. Kishore Mahbubani (2021)The multilateral triangleThe Straits Times