ASEAN model proposed for Persian Gulf peace
An opinion piece in the South China Morning Post suggests that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) offers a model for de-escalation and shared prosperity in the Persian Gulf. Forged during the Cold War, ASEAN transformed a conflict-ridden region into a zone of stability through trauma from war, visionary leadership, and shared prosperity. The article specifically cites the integration of post-war Vietnam as an example of engaging bitter enemies. The author argues that promoting similar dynamics in the Persian Gulf, though arduous now, is possible by following ASEAN's path.
Key facts
- ASEAN was forged during the Cold War
- ASEAN integrated post-war Vietnam as a former enemy
- The Persian Gulf is currently marked by bitter rivalries
- The article proposes applying ASEAN's model to the Persian Gulf
- Key factors for ASEAN's success include trauma from war, visionary leadership, and shared prosperity
- The opinion piece is published in the South China Morning Post
Entities
Institutions
- Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
- South China Morning Post
Locations
- Persian Gulf
- Southeast Asia
- Vietnam