(Opinion) Strengthening ASEAN-US Relations: Korean Peninsula as Conduit?
2017-05-05 07:58:10 source：RSIS
May 2, 2017
"Synopsis
Much attention has been paid to how the recently concluded 30th ASEAN Summit in Manila has dealt with the South China Sea disputes. Now is perhaps the time for ASEAN to strengthen its regional security credentials by paying more attention to the challenge on the Korean Peninsula.
Commentary
WHILE THE South China Sea issue remains undoubtedly important for ASEAN, it should not be seen as the association's raison d'etre. ASEAN has a broad agenda that includes regional economic integration, promoting defence relations and socio-cultural cooperation, all of which are essential to its role as the central regional institution in Southeast Asia."
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