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Interfering via ASEAN? In the case of disaster management
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Abstract It has been argued that the non-interference principle is given more emphasis than democracy and human rights in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Yet a certain kind of consensus has emerged: ASEAN members may become involved in one another's domestic affairs as long as they do so ... view more
It has been argued that the non-interference principle is given more emphasis than democracy and human rights in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Yet a certain kind of consensus has emerged: ASEAN members may become involved in one another's domestic affairs as long as they do so via ASEAN organs and instruments. This can be seen in co-operation on disaster management. Since the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management (AHA Centre) was established in 2011, the definition of a "disaster" appropriate for regional management has been broadened. Careful analysis of this case shows that, each for its own strategic reasons, ASEAN organs and institutions began to be useful for both "giving" and "receiving" member states. This article's analysis of strategic interaction among member states yields useful insights on how intervention via multi-lateral frameworks shapes both the behaviour of domestic decision-makers and the dynamics within regional organisations.... view less
Keywords
ASEAN; Philippines; international organization; non-intervention; Myanmar; foreign policy; disaster; humanitarian aid; international aid
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Free Keywords
ASEAN-Länder; Association of Southeast Asian Nations; Humanitäre Auslandshilfe; Humanitäre außenpolitische Maßnahmen; Katastrophenhilfe; Nichteinmischung in die inneren Angelegenheiten von Staaten; Regionale internationale Organisation
Document language
English
Publication Year
2021
Page/Pages
p. 400-417
Journal
Journal of Current Southeast Asian Affairs, 40 (2021) 3
ISSN
1868-4882
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed