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Comparative theory, China, and the future of East Asian regionalism(s).
- Source :
- Review of International Studies; Jul2010, Vol. 36 Issue 3, p709-729, 21p
- Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Despite the development of an increasingly sophisticated literature on comparative regional integration drawing from a variety of cases, the European experience remains the most often used benchmark against which other integrative processes are judged; there is still an often implicit expectation that 'successful' processes of regionalism will end up looking something like the European Union. While it is correct to move away from such a 'Euro-dominance', the theoretical lessons learned continue to have salience when applied to emerging and competing forms of integrative processes in East Asia. In particular, when economic considerations dominate regional relations - at times of economic crises - then integrative logics and strategies come to the fore. In more 'normal' times when geo-strategic considerations reassert themselves, then the consensus over region building and the very nature of the region itself is weakened and cooperation is replaced by competing visions and the over-supply of region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02602105
- Volume :
- 36
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Review of International Studies
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 52048706
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1017/S0260210510000665