ASEAN: The Silent Rising Superpower
A.S.E.A.N. Did You Know ? : - ❓What is A.S.E.A.N.? ❓Why was it formed? ❓What are its projects and impacts? ❓What challenges does it face? 1. What is A.S.E.A.N. ? A.S.E.A.N.(Association of Southeast Asian Nations) is a multilateral organization of Southeast Asian nations, founded in 1967, with founding members being Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore, and additional members being Brunei Darussalam (1984), Vietnam (1995), Lao PDR (1997), Myanmar, and Cambodia (1999). In late 2022, A.S.E.A.N. announced East Timor as its newest member, with full membership beginning in 2025. 2. Why was A.S.E.A.N. ? A.S.E.A.N. formed in 1967 with the primary goal of social, economic & cultural of its member and to promote mutual cooperation and shows us the essence of team work. As one of its member Vietnam is landlocked and as neighboring countries belong to A.S.E.A.N. The group expresses the unity as though they may differ geographically they are we...