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The Cooperation Between EU And ASEAN And Inspirations

Posted on:2016-12-20Degree:MasterType:Thesis
Country:ChinaCandidate:Delina DuernbergerFull Text:PDF
GTID:2296330470484825Subject:International relations
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This paper aims to analyse the relationship between the EU and ASEAN and to answer the question whether the relationship is successful or not. For this matter, this papers aims to raise awareness of the broader field of International Governmental Organizations by providing an analysis of the relation between the EU and ASEAN as two internationally important organizations and major regional powers. The thesis will not only analyse the relationship between the EU and ASEAN but will also look on what other International Governmental Organizations can learn from the relationship.Considering more than 30 years of probably the most advanced inter-governmental relationship, namely the EU and ASEAN cooperation, the relation provides a broad empirical base for an analysis of different approaches to regional integration. It allows a deeper look on different modes of governances as a result from different approaches. The research question is whether or not the cooperative interactions between the EU and ASEAN can be identified as successful. Researchers of International Relations have studied the creation of International Governmental Organizations, their functioning as well as their interaction with states, but have encountered difficulties when facing the analysis of the relationships between International Governmental Organizations. For the comparative analysis of this paper, it is necessary to define criteria and sub-criteria for the evaluation in order to create an integrated framework that will guide and structure the empirical analysis that is based on the reviewed literature. The established framework is also an essential tool for the final comparison and evaluation as it offers a detailed presentation of the findings and results. The framework is divided into several categories to analyse the relationship from a multidimensional point of view. The results from the prior categories will be tested against the chosen success factors and then analysed.The analysis of the empirical results shows that the relationship suffers from a lack of intercultural competence. However, the power distribution is rather balanced and an effort is made to implement the declared goals effectively. Furthermore, both organizations benefit from the inter-governmental interactions. Finally, the success of the relationship between the EU and ASEAN should be an inspiration for other International Governmental Organisations.
Keywords/Search Tags:International Governmental Organizations, European Union, Association of Southeast Asian Nations, EU-ASEAN relation
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