ASIAN REGIONALISM
Coastal Regions Some Countries
Central Asia Kazakhstan, Kyrgyztan, Tajikistan,
Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
East Asia China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau,
Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea,
and Taiwan
South Asia Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan,
India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the
Maldives, Nepal
Southeast Asia Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos,
Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines,
Singapore, Thailand, Timor Lester,
Vietnam
Western Asia Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Cyprus,
(Middle East) Georgia, Israel, Iran, Iraq, Jordan,
Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine,
Qatar, Saudi, Arabia, Syria, Turkey,
United Arab Emirates, Yemen
Overview
Important in the Silk Road trade, the
historical economic and cultural
exchange between Rome and China
Cradle of ancient civilizations such as
the Chinese and Japanese civilizations
as well as the Mongol Empire
High population density, cradle of the
Indian civilization
Found in the Asia Pacific Ring of Fire,
historically the goal destination of the
European expeditions for its spice
Many are arid dessert regions but serve
as gateways and routes to major
bodies of water in the world.
 In the contemporary world, Asia has become an economic force characterized by
reduced poverty and fast pace economic development (Asian Development Bank, 2008).

Dynamics of Asian Regionalism

1. Enhanced dialogue between citizens of various nations – this is facilitated by growing
tourism activities in the regions and the consistent multilateral meetings among leaders
of nation-states.
2. Expanding intraregional trade and investments – this brings forth closer financial
markets and interdependent economies.
3. Increased connectivity – this is facilitated by regional infrastructure projects as well as
collaboration in delivering public goods.
ASIAN COOPERATION
1. APEC ( ASIA PACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATION)
2. EAS ( EAST ASIAN SUMMIT)
3. APC ( ASIA PACIFIC COMMUNITY)
4. EAC ( EAST ASIAN COMMUNITY)
5. ASEAN ( ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATIONS
6. APT ( ASEAN PLUS THREE)
SUMMARY
In a globalized world, where open and multilateral affairs are seemingly
possible, nations are feeling the need to be more connected to nations with
similar goals and identities. The question as to whether regionalism and
globalization are compatible with one another remains to be answered. The
answer will continue to unfold as regional cooperation’s continue to emerge and
deal with issues within their shared geopolitical and socioeconomic spheres.