IRMO Brief 08/2019, "Administering the Regional Dynamics: The Success Story of Indonesia and ASEAN"

Introduction

‍Back in early 1960s, it was unthinkable for Southeast Asia to have one single regional ‘home’ as diversity among countries within the area are just too wide. The political systems they adhere, the dominant religions they believe, the languages they speak, the economic situation they experience, the geographical characters they are endowed are just a few examples. These countries at that time were also relatively new in practicing their respective sovereignty.

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