Applicability to Thailand of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Regional Forum Security Model

Abstract

The ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) is a viable approach to multilateral dialogue and cooperation in the Southeast Asian region. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) initiatives in this area have been well recognized. In the future ARF should become a conflict resolution mechanism and institution for the whole Asia Pacific region. Thailand is an ASEAN member country that initiated the ARF. The peace and stability of the region affects the security, political, and economic situation in Thailand. This paper examines the background of ASEAN, the evolution of ARF, the implications of the ARF that affect Thailand, and the process of development of the ARF as a conflict resolution mechanism and an institution for the whole region. The paper also provides recommendations for Thailand's future foreign policy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 15, 1998
Accession Number
ADA344295

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  • Anuchat Suksila

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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  • Biomedical
  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies
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  • Agreements
  • Arms Control Treaties
  • Department Of Defense
  • Economic Systems
  • Governments
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Law
  • International Organizations
  • Military Budgets
  • Minority Groups
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Second World War
  • Southeast Asia
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • War Colleges

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