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The COVID-19 pandemic has inexplicably altered global society, raising concerns about shifts in social, economic, and political patterns in the so-called “new normal”. The emergence of new challenges has placed pressure on all facets of human society, hindering a return to “business as usual”. Given the transnational nature of many of these challenges, regional cooperation has naturally gained significance. This chapter offers a brief glimpse into the study of regionalism, along with the cooperation between ASEAN and the European Union. Additionally, it presents an overview of the chapters featured in the book.
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Fernandez, K., Kamaruddin, N. (2024). The New Normal: Challenges and Regional Approaches. In: Kamaruddin, N., Idris, A., Fernandez, K. (eds) The New Normal and Its Impact on Society. Palgrave Macmillan, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-0527-6_1
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