Sino-ASEAN Cooperation: Impact on Peace & Stability of the Southeast Asian Region

Abstract

This study analyzes the impact of China and ASEAN relations on the peace and stability of the Southeast Asian region. Further, this study addresses the important question of the impact of China-ASEAN cooperation on the peace and stability of the region. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the spillover effect of the Sino-ASEAN cooperation on the peace and security of the Southeast Asian region. In the preceding paragraphs, the paper argues that China and ASEAN have established closer cooperation for their respective economic and strategic interests. China and ASEAN have become interdependent in the pursuit of their interests. The interdependence between China and ASEAN has resulted in cooperation, which has paved the way for a peaceful environment in the region. Thus, the Sino-ASEAN relationship has become a source of peace and stability in the region. Both parties are carefully handling their bilateral issues as they are well awared about the significance of peace and stability for the smooth economic development. This paper is based on the data collected for the doctoral thesis submitted to the University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan.