Drivers of Integration and Regionalism in Europe and Asia - 9781138714519

Name: Drivers of Integration and Regionalism in Europe and Asia - 9781138714519
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Drivers of Integration and Regionalism in Europe and AsiaComparative perspectives\nAuthor(s): Louis Brennan, Philomena Murray\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138714519, 978-1138714519\nSynopsis\nThis book examines the drivers of regionalism and integration in both Europe and Asia and seeks to forge comparative perspectives between the two regions.\n\nComprising contributions from scholars, analysts and policymakers, this volume explores and debates how and why regional bodies such as the European Union (EU) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are formed and sustained. Furthermore, it examines the drivers of, and impediments to, regionalism and integration. The debates regarding what and who constitute drivers are presented in a fresh, thematic and comprehensive manner. Leadership and core states are also critically examined, whilst material, ideational and normative factors are all assessed c.