Open AccessASEAN Centrality in Asian Regional Architecture
Author(s) -
Frassminggi Kamasa
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
global south review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2685-7790
pISSN - 2685-7782
DOI - 10.22146/globalsouth.28821
Subject(s) - architecture , centrality , china , economic geography , identity (music) , east asia , great power , political science , regional science , economy , sociology , geography , economics , law , aesthetics , mathematics , archaeology , combinatorics , philosophy
This study examines the regional architecture process in Asia. Specifically, I empirically focus on what ASEAN’s role in contemporary Asian regional architecture is and what challenge and opportunities lie ahead. In contrast to other studies, I consider whether the ASEAN as a driving force of the regional architecture in Asia should only be considered in an over-arching macro-analytical sense in order to contain China. Such an approach to the concept may not work in explaining what change in Asia and its relations with the ASEAN centrality. Additionally, I consider why there is a need for regional architecture in Asia. Using a single-case analysis of ASEAN role in regional architecture from 2009-2012, I found evidence of an association between bargaining and mutual satisfaction while embracing different motives and power for doing regional architecture. Moreover, I demonstrate that it makes sense to talk about regional identity whenever ASEAN is struggling to project a common voice.