The U.S.-ASEAN Partnership: A Happy Marriage?
The U.S.-ASEAN Partnership: A Happy Marriage?

Summary/Abstract: This paper seeks to examine the dynamics of the U.S.-ASEAN partnership and explore the networks of engagement that have shaped this relationship in the areas of trade, development assistance and security cooperation. Employing archival research and content analysis as the main methodology, the paper will show that, by mutually constructing effective mechanisms for trade, the U.S. and ASEAN have strengthened their trade relations. Assistance programmes provided by U.S. agencies have also contributed considerably to ASEAN development through assistance programmes provided by U.S. agencies. Furthermore, the U.S. and ASEAN have strengthened their security cooperation, contributing to sustaining peace and stability in Southeast Asia. Building on the progresses of its success to date, the U.S.-ASEAN partnership continues to play an increasingly prominent regional and global role in maintaining peace and prosperity.

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