Association of Southeast Asian Nations - Explained
What is the ASEAN?
Written by J. Mance Gordon
Updated at April 21st, 2024
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What is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations?
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a group of countries that collaborate to promote solidarity and political, economic, social and cultural growth. ASEAN functions as an intergovernmental organization that focuses on a particular region in order to effectively achieve cooperation and growth among the participating countries. ASEAN comprises 10 countries in Southeast Asia. This association also maintains relationship between other countries in the Asia-Pacific region with the aim of establishing a global network and relationship between the partners.
What is the History of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations?
Before the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was formed, the Association of Southeast Asia (ASA) existed since 1961. This was a group of three countries that came together hedge the spread of communism in the region and also calm member countries.
Established in 1967, ASEAN has grown to be a reputable organization and the global fore and commands significant influence in economic and diplomatic discussions around the world.
ASEAN focuses on promoting social, cultural, political, economic and military integration between its members who are Southeast Asian countries. When it first started, there were five ASEAN members, namely; Philipines, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia. Other countries that later joined ASEAN are Cambodia, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar. The secretariat of ASEAN is located in Jakarta, Indonesia, where all administrative works are run.