The Theoretical and Practical Dimensions of Regionalism in East Asia

This book provides a comprehensive overview of developments in East Asian regionalism, combining qualitative evidence with empirical quantitative analysis. It argues that two dominant processes have formed East Asian regionalism: 1) regionalization, and 2) inter-regionalism. Klecha-Tylec examines the differences between traditional and new regionalisms as they apply to East Asia; the differences between East Asian and European regionalism; the role of the United States in shaping regional links; and the evolution of the three key structures of ASEAN, ASEAN+3, and Asia Summits. The book is unique for examining together the network, zonal, and geospatial dimensions of relations in East Asia as they apply at micro-regional, sub-regional, macro-regional, trans-regional and inter-regional levels. The book offers a detailed analysis of intra-regional links and the hybrid relationships between micro-regions and nation-states.

Provides one of the most comprehensive overviews to date of the development of East Asian regionalism Considers multilateral, inter-regional, and trans-regional relationships Offers a novel quantitative analysis of trade determinants

Autorentext

Karolina Klecha-Tylec is Assistant Professor of International Economics at Cracow University of Economics, Poland. She specializes in economic integration processes, the regionalism and regionalisation of the world economy, and economic development strategies with a particular focus on East Asia.

Inhalt

1. Introduction .- 2. Regionalism and Regionalisation - A Theoretical Approach .- 3. Regionalism and Regionalisation in East Asia - Their Essence, Origin and Transformations .- 4. The Microregional and Subregional Dimension of East Asian Regionalism .- 5. East Asian Regionalism - The Macroregional Dimensions of Relations .- 6. East Asian Regionalism - An Empirical Analysis .- 7. Concluding Remarks.