Despite diverse member economies and mounting global pressures, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has proven remarkably resilient emerging as a global model for regional collaboration. Its strength lies in adapting to shifting international dynamics, particularly in the post-Cold War era where priorities moved from military dominance to economic influence. This pivot toward “geoeconomics” has played to ASEAN’s strengths, positioning the bloc as a key player in regional stability and economic integration amid an evolving global landscape.
