Understanding the EU’s Norm and Policy Diffusion in ASEAN through Trade and Security Cooperation: Normative or Normal Power?

This book explores the European Union's (EU) norm and policy diffusion in relation to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), analyzing the drivers, processes, and effectiveness of EU engagement in trade and non-traditional security. It examines the EU's foreign policy and power projection in the context of its relationship with ASEAN, providing valuable insights into EU external relations and power projection.

Format: Hardback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 06 February 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The European Union's (EU) norm and policy diffusion in relation to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is the subject of thorough examination in this comprehensive book. By delving into the EU's engagement with ASEAN in trade and non-traditional security, the book aims to analyze the drivers, processes, and effectiveness of EU norm and policy diffusion within ASEAN. It also seeks to explain the EU's foreign policy and power projection in the context of its relationship with ASEAN, providing valuable insights into the EU's external relations and power projection beyond its immediate borders.

The book offers a wealth of empirical material on how the EU's power in global politics is influenced by external perceptions and responses in different policy fields. It will be of immense interest to scholars, students, and practitioners of EU foreign policy, EU-ASEAN relations, and ASEAN politics, as well as to those engaged in European Studies, Comparative Regionalism, Asian Studies, and International Relations.

Chapter 1 provides an introduction to the study, outlining the key themes and objectives of the book. Chapter 2 explores the EU's norm and policy diffusion in relation to ASEAN, examining the historical background, institutional frameworks, and policy approaches of both the EU and ASEAN. Chapter 3 examines the drivers of EU norm and policy diffusion in ASEAN, including factors such as economic interests, security concerns, and political values. Chapter 4 analyzes the processes of EU norm and policy diffusion in ASEAN, including negotiation, persuasion, and coercion. Chapter 5 evaluates the effectiveness of EU norm and policy diffusion in ASEAN, considering factors such as compliance, adoption, and impact on regional and global politics. Chapter 6 discusses the EU's foreign policy and power projection in the context of its relationship with ASEAN, examining the EU's role as a global actor, its interests in the region, and its strategies for promoting its values and interests. Chapter 7 concludes the book by summarizing the key findings and offering recommendations for future research and policy.

In conclusion, this book provides a valuable contribution to the study of EU foreign policy, EU-ASEAN relations, and ASEAN politics. It offers a comprehensive analysis of the drivers, processes, and effectiveness of EU norm and policy diffusion in ASEAN, shedding light on the EU's role as a global actor and its impact on regional and global politics. The book will be of great interest to scholars, students, and practitioners alike.

Weight: 508g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032132891