23. Regionalism in international affairs

Best, Edward; Christiansen, Thomas

doi:10.1093/hepl/9780198739852.003.0023

Cited by 5 publications

(6 citation statements)

References 0 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…47 The broad cooperation requirement is specified in areas such as the economy, society and the environment. 48 Article 4 of TAC and Article 6(a) of the Draft Negotiation Text of DOC reflect the environmental provisions in UNCLOS and CBD. Article 4 of the TAC provides for the duty of cooperation in broad terms promoting 'economic, social, technical, scientific and administrative fields as well as common ideals and aspirations of international peace and stability in the region and all other matters of common interest'.…”

Section: The South China Sea Arbitration and Part XII Of Unclosmentioning

confidence: 99%

Failing Rule of Law

Chong¹

2023

The Environmental Rule of Law for Oceans

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Overlapping claims in the South China Sea (SCS) 1 are at fundamental odds with States complying with their obligations to cooperate to protect the environment and to have due regard for rights and interests in the SCS. This conundrum invites the question 'is the rule of law for the oceans fit for purpose?' 2 Contestations over fishing, oil exploration, land reclamation, freedom of navigation rights and interests in the SCS have not been resolved by the rule of law; but rather have been subjects of political hostilities and confrontations that escalated and eased, and threatened the rule of law. 3 The rule of law was reinstated when the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) adjudicated on the maritime entitlements between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea Arbitration. Amid open conflicts in the SCS, the ruling is primarily seen as countering a powerful political campaign initiated by China on its SCS neighbours to accept the legitimacy of China's

show abstract

Section: The South China Sea Arbitration and Part XII Of Unclosmentioning

confidence: 99%

Failing Rule of Law

Chong¹

2023

The Environmental Rule of Law for Oceans

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Regionalism has become an important feature of international relations as states have become more interdependent and developed common interests and regional identities (Best & Christiansen, 2017). The statesmen of Europe and South-East Asia were the first to see regional cooperation as necessary for reducing and eliminating tensions among themselves (Gonsalves & Jetly, 1999, p. 10).…”

Section: Regional Cooperation In South Asiamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Regional cooperation has been driven by regional organisations in all regions, for example, the European Union (EU) in Europe and the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) in South-East Asia. It has led to economic integration, especially in Europe, that has benefitted the member states of the EU and their citizens (Best & Christiansen, 2017).…”

Section: Regional Cooperation In South Asiamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, the main obstacle to regional cooperation in South Asia, and indeed regional integration, is the conflict between India and Pakistan. Based on a comparative study of several different regions in the world, Best and Christiansen come to the conclusion that rivalry between India and Pakistan will continue to limit the prospects of SAARC (Best & Christiansen, 2017, p. 371). Chakma also argues that the two most powerful members of SAARC, India and Pakistan, lack a genuine political commitment to the organisation.…”

Section: The Impact Of Inter-state Conflict On Regional Cooperationmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Peace and Development in South Asia: Problems and Prospects

Dutt

2023

South Asian Survey

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

South Asia has been recognised by the World Bank as an important region in the Global South. It has achieved robust economic growth over the past 20 years which has helped in reducing poverty and improving standards of human development. On the other hand, 36% of the world’s poor live in South Asia, so a lot more needs to be done. This article argues that South Asian countries need peace and stability in order to be able to concentrate on their economic development and achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Centuries of colonial rule had led to the impoverishment of the South Asian region and its people. It also created two states, India and Pakistan, that have never had good relations with each other. This has had an impact on regional cooperation and prevented the countries in the region from working together to achieve their developmental goals. The article concludes that while the region needs to sustain high economic growth rates, it does not automatically lead to the reduction of poverty. Other measures have to be adopted to promote the welfare of the people of South Asia.

show abstract

“…Regional integration, according to Herz, Hoffmann and Tabak (2015, p. 168, author´s translation), is a "dynamic process of deepening and broadening the breadth and depth of relationships among actors, resulting in the emergence of new forms of political-institutional governance with a regional scope". Best and Christiansen (2008) conceptualise formal regional integration as a process by which States move beyond reducing barriers to inter-country integration and establish a regional space as a framework for common rules. It is the establishment of a new level of governance above the States, but without the establishment of a new super-State.…”

Section: Unionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Foreign Trade and International Relations: Mercosur, the European Union, and the Viability of the Free Trade Agreement

Lacerda,

Ludwig

2022

REI

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Este artigo busca analisar a relação entre os Processos de Integração Regional (PIR) e o Comércio Exterior (COMEX), principalmente através da atuação do Mercado Comum do Sul (MERCOSUL) e da União Europeia (UE) nas relações comerciais ao redor do mundo. Para tanto, observa-se a ação do MERCOSUL e da UE nas relações comerciais intra e extrabloco, o que propicia a negociação e conclusão de um acordo de livre-comércio entre esses blocos regionais. Assim, a existência recente desse acordo foi uma das motivações para análise dos processos de integração regional e das suas interações mais próximas para a melhoria das relações de comércio exterior. Para isso, propõe a adoção do método de abordagem dedutivo para examinar as RI e COMEX, restringindo a reflexão para o MERCOSUL, a UE e seu acordo de livre-comércio. Utilizou-se também técnicas de pesquisa quanti e qualitativas, por meio de revisões literárias e análises documentais, e dados das integrações em estudo. Pelos resultados gerados, percebe-se que o acordo será benéfico para alguns setores das economias mercosulinas, mas também preocupante e ameaçador para outros.

show abstract

23. Regionalism in international affairs

Cited by 5 publications

References 0 publications

Failing Rule of Law

Failing Rule of Law

Peace and Development in South Asia: Problems and Prospects

Foreign Trade and International Relations: Mercosur, the European Union, and the Viability of the Free Trade Agreement

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About