Q4 Soc Stud - ASEAN

• Founding Members: ASEAN was founded by Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Singapore.
• Population and GDP: ASEAN has a combined population of 650 million people and a GDP of $2.8 trillion.
• Vision and Mission: ASEAN's vision is encapsulated in the phrase "One Vision, One Identity, One Community," focusing on economic, political, and social integration.
• Expansion: The organization expanded over the years to include Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia.
• Leadership and Headquarters: ASEAN is led by a Secretary-General, with its headquarters located in Jakarta, Indonesia.
• Structure: ASEAN operates through a Charter, policies, annual conventions, and meetings.
• Foreign Trade Agreements: ASEAN has trade agreements with China, Japan, and Australia.
• Controversies: ASEAN faces controversies, particularly regarding its stance on the South China Sea.
• Comparison with EU: Unlike the EU, ASEAN is not supranational and member countries retain sovereignty.
• • blue = peace & stability
  • red = courage, passion, dynamism
  • white = purity
  • yellow = prosperity
  • circle = unity
• ASEAN Political-Science Community:

  Keeping the region safe
• ASEAN Economic Community: Empowering our economies
• ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community: Addressing Issues
• Tourism: ASEAN countries attract significant tourism, but face criticism regarding human rights and environmental issues.
• Secretary-General: The position rotates among member countries, with the current Secretary-General being from Indonesia.