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A scholarly analysis of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), this book examines how the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has shaped a cooperative‑security norm in Southeast Asia and influenced external powers’ security policies. The author investigates the origins of the ARF, ASEAN’s role within it, and how major participants such as China, the United States, and Australia respond — arguing that the ARF constitutes a distinct pathway to regional stability rather than a mere “talking shop.” The book offers important insights into regional multilateralism, norm‑building, and security governance in the Asia‑Pacific
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Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Publishing Year: 2009
ISBN: 978‑0230229297
Pages: 204