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This chapter analyzes the relations between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the European Union (EU) through the specific program on ASEAN integration. This chapter begins by tracing the relationship between ASEAN and the EU. Then, it analyzes the depth and the width of the cooperation between ASEAN and the EU. After that, it discusses the opportunities for ASEAN integration with support from the EU. Besides the opportunities from the EU support, the program of ASEAN integration is also strengthened by China which is another significant partner of ASEAN. The chapter then proceeds to discuss specific challenges related to the role of the EU in ASEAN integration. It finally argues that the improved relationship and cooperation between ASEAN and the EU have significantly contributed to the ASEAN regional integration process.
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Asvapromtada, S. (2021). The ASEAN–EU Relations and the ASEAN Regional Integration. In: Chand, B., Danner, L.K. (eds) New Challenges and Opportunities in European-Asian Relations. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-68632-1_5
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