ASEAN 212 – The Positioning and Contribution of ASEAN in Regional and Global Context

Course Title: The Positioning and Contribution of ASEAN in Regional and Global Context

Prerequisites: None

Number of Units: 3

Course Description: The dynamic positioning and role that ASEAN in the Asian region and in the international arena socio-cultural interactions partnerships with counterpart entities and organizations.

Course Objectives:

At the end of the course, the student should be able to:
1. Clarify the place and role of ASEAN in the Asian region and in the world; and
2. Understand the importance

Course Outline:

Unit I: Strategic Advantages and Vulnerabilities of ASEAN

Module 1: Inherent Potentials of ASEAN
Module 2: Vulnerabilities / Weaknesses of ASEAN
Module 3: ASEAN Pursuit — Goals and Strategies

Unit II: Developmental Gaps vs. Regional Integration of in ASEAN
Module 4: Socio-Cultural Diversities and ASEAN Integration
Module 5: Gaps in Economic Resources and Developments Levels
Module 6: Means and Instruments of Regional Integration

Unit III: Forging the ASEAN Diplomacy

Module 7: ASEAN Initiatives in International Interactions
Module 8: Extra-ASEAN Entities’ Linkage Initiatives
Module 9: Forging Treaties and Agreements of Partnerships with Extra-ASEAN Entities

Unit IV: ASEAN Roles in Multidimensional Contemporary Issues

Module 10: Maximizing State Players
Module 11: Harnessing Non-state Players
Module 12: Issues and Prospects