The Role of Law and the Rule of Law in ASEAN Integration: The Legal Authority of ASEAN as a Security Institution

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has achieved deeper regional market integration to lay a socio-economic foundation for the development of a regional community, yet inter-state trust is by no means assured as Southeast Asian nations remain steadfast in maintaining their political regime stability against external interference. However, through its institutional practices, ASEAN has emerged as a distinct model of security institution, while the region's contemporary security landscape has diversified with various non-traditional security issues. By looking beyond the veneer of diplomacy and prevailing political circumstances, this book examines the legal nature and form of ASEAN's authority to address diverse regional security issues. It provides a fresh perspective on ASEAN's role as a security institution. With an interdisciplinary analysis, this book reveals the normative role that ASEAN plays in facilitating the processes of norm development, localisation and internalisation as it deals with contemporary security challenges confronting Southeast Asia.

• Presents an interdisciplinary analysis of ASEAN and its role in regional security enabling readers to gain a deeper understanding of ASEAN law and security policy
• Critically examines how ASEAN has addressed specific security issues confronting Southeast Asia, providing a unique insight into ASEAN's activities for regional security and their normative impact
• Provides case studies on the potential and challenges for a regional institution to manage contemporary security issues