NIRA Policy Research 2006 Vol.19 No.1: East Asian "Regional Integration" New Regional Order in Northeast and East Asia

NIRA Policy Research 2006 Vol.19 No.1
East Asian "Regional Integration"
New Regional Order in Northeast and East Asia
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Introduction
The First East Asia Summit was held in Malaysia in December 2005. The tug of war over hegemony in the region between ASEAN and Japan, China and South Korea has left a strong impression.
Since the Asian Monetary Crisis of 1997, a movement towards the creation of a new order in East Asia has been progressing rapidly. In 2003 the Koizumi administration expressed its intention to establish an Asian community, and discussions have continued bringing into view regional integration similar to that of the European Union.
On the other hand, recently there have been a slew of problems that may impede the movement towards establishing a new regional order. They include conflicts between Japan and China and between Japan and South Korea concerning issues of historical perception, resources, exclusive economic zones, and territorial rights; North Korea's nuclear proliferation; and tension over the Taiwan issue.
This feature article examines the purposes of establishing a new regional order and choosing regional governance (regional integration) that supersedes national borders.


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