LESSON 7

Question 1

Though often seen as a political and economic phenomenon, actually
encompasses broader areas such as identities, ethics, religion, ecological sustainability, and health, and should be understood as an emergent, socially constituted process

Answer 1

Regionalism

Question 2

“Regions are a group of countries located in the same geographically specified area”

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• Edward D. Mansfield & Helen V. Milner

Question 3

“an amalgamation of two regions [or] a combination of more than two regions”
organized to regulate and “oversee flows and policy choices.”

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• Edward D. Mansfield & Helen V. Milner

Question 4

regionalization involves “a process of economic integration and policy coordination among countries in a given geographical area”

Answer 4

Louise Fawcett (2004)

Question 5

functions at a global level

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Globalization

Question 6

is limited to specific geographic
regions

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Regionalization

Question 7

posit that regions are not static entities but are socially constructed with flexible boundaries that may change over time.

Answer 7

Hettne and Söderbaum (2000)

Question 8

e “spaghetti bowl” effect of overlapping regional agreements.

Answer 8

Bhagwati (1993)

Question 9

this heightened integration can at times lead to conflicts with global processes

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“spaghetti bowl” Bhagwati (1993)

Question 10

“McDonaldization” of societies

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(Ritzer, 2019)

Question 11

has been utilized to uphold “Asian values” in response to global influences, as highlighted by Acharya (2001).

Answer 11

Regionalization

Question 12

GLOBALIZATION AND REGIONALIZATION: A COMPARATIVE LENS:

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1. Scale and Scope
2. Depth of Integration
3. Cultural Implications

Question 13

a region that has captured the world’s imagination with its rapid economic growth and technological innovation.

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East Asia

Question 14

is home to some of the world’s most dynamic economies.

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East Asia

Question 15

It is composed of countries such as China, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan, and Mongolia.

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East Asia

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a region of startling diversity straddling
both mainland and maritime domains.

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Southeast Asia

Question 17

Here, ancient kingdoms have given way to modern nation-states, each grappling with the challenges of development and regional cooperation.

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Southeast Asia

Question 18

dominated by the Indian subcontinent but
encompassing a broader sweep of nations.

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South asia

Question 19

This is a region of ancient civilizations and
youthful populations, of technological hubs and rural villages, of Himalayan peaks, and of tropical coastlines.

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South Asia

Question 20

They are composed of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

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South Asia

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a region of vast steppes, soaring mountains, and ancient Silk Road cities.

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Central Asia

Question 22

The five ‘stans’

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*Kazakhstan
*Kyrgyzstan
*Tajikistan
*Turkmenistan
*Uzbekistan

Question 23

Emerging from the shadow of Soviet rule, these nations are forging new identities while grappling with the legacy of their past.

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The five ‘stans’ - Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan

Question 24

Often referred to as the Middle East, serves as a bridge between Asia, Africa, and Europe.

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West Asia

Question 24

This is a region of ancient civilizations and modern conflicts, of vast oil wealth and pressing environmental challenges.

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West Asia

Question 25

From the Arabian Peninsula to the Levant, from the Persian Gulf to the Mediterranean, ________plays a crucial role in global geopolitics and economics.

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West Asia

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dominated by the Asian portions of Russia, and the Caucasus, a region straddling the boundary between Europe and Asia.

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North Asia and the Caucasus

Question 27

These regional designations are not set in stone. They are human constructs, useful for analysis but always subject to reinterpretation.

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North Asia and the Caucasus

Question 28

The notion of an _______ linking the Indian and Pacific Oceans, has gained currency in recent years, reflecting the shifting centers of global economic and strategic weight.

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'IndoPacific' region,

Question 29

Countries form regional associations for several reasons:

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1. Military defense 2. To pool their resources, get better returns for exports, & expand their leverage against trading partners. 3. To protect their independence from the pressures of superpower politics.

Question 30

OPEC was established in

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1960

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was established in 1960 to regulate the production & sale of oil.

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OPEC

Question 32

In 1961, the presidents of Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia & Yoguslavia created the

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Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)

Question 33

What year did the presidents of Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia & Yoguslavia created the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to pursue world peace?

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1961

Question 34

Today, regionalism faces multiple challenges, but the most serious is the

Answer 34

resurgence of militant nationalism and populism.

Question 35

FACTORS LEADING TO GREATER INTEGRATION OF THE ASIAN REGION :

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*economic factors *Political factors *Cultural Factors *Technological Factors

Question 36

has been instrumental in advocating the "ASEAN Way" of consensus building and non-interference, influencing broader Asian regionalism.

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ASEAN