Background of the

Study politico
Regionalization can be defined as

administrative process by which regions

emerge as relevant units of analysis for
economic and political activity and welfare and
service provision. The concept of regionalization is
reserved for more spontaneous processes of region formation by
different actors – state or non-state. Also, there are still a lot of
other answers to regions and regionalization.
Growing populations and a shrinking economy mean tough
times. In times like these, the best solution may be to band together.
Regionalization is not always the most desired solution, but it can
be the best solution. Pooling resources can help save both
money and resources. Although one should consider the pros
and cons first.
 Statement of the
Problem
The study was about the world of regions, specifically, the South
eastern Asian countries. The study sought answers to the following
questions:

1. How does regionalization differ from globalization?

2. How are regions formed and kept together?
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of regionalism?
4. What are the factors leading to a greater integration of the Southeast
Asian region?
Results/Findings of the Study
The study was about the world of regions, specifically, the
South eastern Asian countries. Following are obtained
results and discussion of the data:
 In the case of regionalization, liberalization occurs
on a smaller scale, geographically limited to the space of the
states that participate in the grouping. Economic data
highlights the fact that the volume of inter-regional
trade increases as fast as that of intra-national trade,

1. How does which proves that regionalization is an integral part

of globalization.

regionalizati Poorly developed countries advocate the idea of

on differ
regional integration, arguing that its practical realization
represent the way towards industrialization, the
liquidation of economic regress and the expansion of
the connections between the countries in the

from integrated areas. In this respect, one of the deputies of the

general manager of the International Monetary Fund, Alassane
D. Quattara, stated that regional integration constitutes an

globalization important step towards global integration: “developing countries

cannot escape globalization and should not try to avoid it.”

?
A region is an area that includes a number of places
all of which have something in common. Geographers
categorize regions in two basic ways: physical and
cultural. Physical regions are defined by
2. How are
landform continents and regions
mountain ranges, climate, soil,
and natural vegetation. Cultural formed and
regions

language,
are distinguished

politics,
by such traits as
kept
religion, economics, together?
and industry.
 3. What are the advantages
and disadvantages of
regionalism?
The advantages and disadvantages of regionalism include

trade gain,, increased returns and

increased competition,, investment,
signaling,, insurance,, coordination and
bargaining power,, and security.
4. What are the factors leading
to a greater integration of the
Southeast Asian region?
1) TRADE - The world economy is intertwined with each other
whether we like it or not. We all want or need something from
another part of the world, and global trade facilitates that.

2) SIMILAR CULTURE - The cultures of Asia are diverse but they

do share many things. This makes it an easier fit during times of
negotiations.

3) COMMON GOALS - The Asian region recognizes the mutual

benefit of a slow integration. The territories involved are not far
from each other and the industriousness of its population can
work as a powerful negotiating block against those from other
parts of the world.
Conclusi
For developing countries to

on
consistently progress,
developed countries must in
return incessantly aid them
without actually exploiting
them. A global integration is
a need to further unify
nations. This study should
serve as a desperate call for
these regions to come and work
together as one. The goal must
be to reduce contemporary
challenges such that of racial
inequality, religious
bullying, ill-use of natural
and human resources, to name a
 Recommen
dations
The researchers recommend the following to the future researchers:

1. Related literature and studies in relation to regionalization and

globalization from 2019 onwards must be discussed and examined
fully with a greater amount of time.
2. Studies on the factors leading to a greater integration of the
Southeast Asian nations with a more specific analysis/arguments.
3. Regional geography and history must also be given importance
because there may be further explanations as to how regions are
kept together.
4. A more detailed discussion regarding the advantages and
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