ASEAN AND JAPAN AS AN EXAMPLE OF STRONG REGIONAL COOPERATION IN EAST AND SOUTHEAST ASIA

Year 2023, Volume: 7 Issue: 2, 395 - 413, 27.12.2023

Seyit Ali Avcu Anastassiya Syzdykova

Abstract

Regional organizations are increasingly pivotal in international systems, prompting even powerful states to actively seek cooperation with them. ASEAN, originating modestly, has evolved into a prominent regional organization in Southeast Asia and stands as the sole diverse structure in the Asia Pacific. Meanwhile, Japan maintains its status as one of the world's leading countries. Strengthening collaboration with ASEAN, Japan is formulating programs and initiatives beneficial to both parties across economic, social, political, cultural, and other spheres. This article delves into the historical significance of ASEAN's impact on Japanese politics, focusing on Japan's role in cooperative efforts with ASEAN.

Keywords

ASEAN, Japan, Fukuda Doctrine, ASEAN-Japan economic cooperation

Doğu ve Güneydoğu Asya’da Güçlü Bölgesel İşbirliği Örneği Olarak ASEAN ve Japonya

Abstract

Bölgesel örgütler, uluslararası sistemlerde giderek daha önemli oyuncular haline gelmiş, hatta güçlü devletler bile onlarla işbirliği yapmanın yollarını aramaya başlamıştır. ASEAN, Güneydoğu Asya'da aktif bir bölgesel örgüt olarak mütevazı bir başlangıçtan ortaya çıktı ve Asya Pasifik'teki tek çeşitlilik içeren yapı olmaya devam ederken, Japonya dünyanın önde gelen ülkelerinden biri olmaya devam ediyor. ASEAN ile iş birliğini artıran Japonya, ekonomik, sosyal, politik, kültürel ve diğer alanlarda her iki tarafa da fayda sağlayan programlar ve girişimler geliştiriyor. Bu makale, ASEAN yönünün Japon siyasetindeki tarihsel önemini ayrıntılı olarak incelemekte ve Japonya'nın ASEAN ile işbirliğindeki rolüne odaklanmaktadır.

Keywords

ASEAN, Japonya, Fukuda Doktrini, ASEAN-Japonya ekonomik işbirliği

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