ASEAN is facing its keenest challenge to date

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The Association of Southeast Asian Nations will have to tackle a battery of problems following the expansion of membership and the outbreak of the regional currency crisis. The economic collapse, which started in Thailand and spread to neighboring countries, has caused discord among member nations who blame each other for the worsening crisis. ASEAN is also receiving criticism from the West for allowing Myanmar, run by a dictatorial military government, to become a member.

Administration of General Economic Programs, Economic Programs, Administration of Economic Programs, Intnl Economic Policy, Management, Economic aspects, Column, Economic policy, Asia, International economic relations, Myanmar

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Japan's late play for Asean

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The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) views Japan to be left behind by other Asian countries, although it plays a big role in the market industry and has become a major source of investment. Japan's economy and political system, according to ASEAN, is uncertain and needs restructuring. Japan is said to have an attitude of regarding itself as important because of its capability to establish relations with strong countries, particularly the US and Europe.

International Affairs, Regional Diplomacy, Japan, Japanese foreign relations, Diplomacy

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