History of Formation of ASEAN

History of Formation of ASEAN BACKGROUND

   Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) recently made history with the signing of the ASEAN Charter (Charter) in the Summit (Summit) Asean to-13 in Singapore, Tuesday (20/11). The

ASEAN Charter was signed by 10 leaders of ASEAN member countries, including Myanmar. The ten heads of state or heads of government of ASEAN signed the ASEAN Charter is Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah (Brunei Darussalam), Prime Minister Hun Sen (Cambodia), President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (Indonesia), PM Bouasone Bouphavanh (Laos), Abdullah Ahmad Badawi ( Malaysia). Furthermore, Prime Minister Thein Sein (Myanmar), Gloria Arroyo Maccapagal (Philippines), Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont (Thailand), Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung (Vietnam), and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (Singapore).


  Whereas before a party will not be worrying PM Myanmar signed the document associated with the heated political conditions in the country country.


  In addition to the ASEAN Charter, also signed three declarations that the blueprint of ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), ASEAN Declaration on the 13th Session of the Conference on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and the Conference of Parties Serving as the Meeting of the Parties (CMP) to the Protocol Kyoto Protocol


  The signing ceremony was witnessed by a number of ministers from each country, and around 100 people liput print and electronic media. After the signing, the heads of state did show a toast (toast), the audience applauded. Furthermore, the heads of state do a photo session, followed by a photo along with the foreign ministers, and members of the Eminent Persons Group (EPG) and Members of High Level Taskforce (HTLF).
Milestones



  Charter called for a new milestone recently held ASEAN after 40 years of existence. The ASEAN Charter is a document that is expected to transform ASEAN from an association into a regional organization that has a leader personality, and mechanisms and a clearer organizational structure. One of ASEAN organs to be established under this charter is the ASEAN Human Rights Body

 The Charter consists of opening, 13 chapters, and 55 articles. Its articles reaffirm the principles contained in all agreements, declarations and agreements of ASEAN

  In drafting the charter, Indonesia has shown leadership in encouraging agreement on important matters such as the principles of democracy, good governance, and human rights protection.
THEOLOGICAL PROBLEM

 From the description of the background of the above problems can be formulated1. How the history of the establishment of ASEAN?2. The purpose of the Asean Charter (ASEAN Chartered)?
CHAPTER IIDISCUSSION

 A. HISTORY OF INCORPORATION ASEAN

ASEAN stands for Association of South East Asian Nations. ASEAN also called Perbara which stands for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Building ASEAN sekretarian in Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, Indonesia. ASEAN was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok. ASEAN initiated by five foreign ministers from the region of Southeast Asia, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines and Singapore:1. Representatives of Indonesia: Adam Malik2. Representative of Malaysia: Tun Abdul Razak3. Thailand Representative: Thanat Koman4. Representatives of the Philippines: Narcisco Ramos5. Representative Singapore: S. RajaratnamWhile there are other countries which joined later into the ASEAN bringing the total to 11 countries, namely:1. Brunei Darussalam, the date January 7, 19842. Vietnam the date July 28, 19953. Myanmar the date July 23, 19974. Laos the date July 23, 19975. Cambodia the date December 16, 1998
Main principle of ASEANThe main principles of ASEAN outlined as follows:Respect for freedom, equality, integrity and national identity of all nationsEvery country has the right to resolve its domestic problems without outside interferenceSettlement of differences or dispute between countries with safeReject the use of force and violenceIncrease effective collaboration between membersConfirmed by the five ASEAN countries pengasas; Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand in Bangkok ASEAN formation process created in the signing of an agreement known as the "Bangkok Declaration". As for autographed the Bangkok Declaration was the foreign minister at the time, namely Mr. Adam Malik (Indonesia), Narciso R. Ramos (Philippines), Tun Abdul Razak (Malaysia), S. Rajaratnam (Singapore), and Thanat Khoman (Thailand). On January 8, 1984, a week after achieving independence, Brunei country become a member of ASEAN. 11 years later, on July 28, 1995. Laos and Myanmar became members kemudianya two years, ie on July 23, 1997. Although Cambodia is a member of ASEAN together Myanmar and Laos, Cambodia was forced to withdraw due to political problems in the country. However, two years later, Cambodia back into a member of ASEAN on 30 April 1999.LOGO ASEAN

ASEAN ASEAN logo carries the meaning of a stable, secure, united and dynamic. There are 4 color logo is blue, red, white and yellow. The color is the main color symbol of ASEAN countries. The blue color symbolizes security and stability. Red intends white spirit and dynamism while showing genuineness and yellow symbolizes prosperity. Ten rice stalks symbolize the ideals of the pioneers forming ASEAN in Southeast Asia, which is united and friendly. Roundness symbolizes the unity of ASEAN.

B. The purpose of the CHARTER ASEAN (ASEAN CHARTERED).

  Year 2007 can be said to be historical for ASEAN. The area has a new look. There is hope ASEAN will be structured and tersistematis.

  All were marked with ditandatanginya Charter (ASEAN Charter) as a framework of "mutual constitution" of ASEAN.

  The existence of a charter to be more binding on the member states is already long enough echoed among ASEAN thinkers. However, the new Summit (Summit) Asean in 2003 in Bali, ASEAN's desire to have a common charter began dikonkretkan.

  Like a company must have a clear legal status, whether it is a limited liability company (PT) or trading company (PD), ASEAN as a regional organization of 40-year-old is already supposed to have legal status. Ideally, given the status of law, ASEAN has the flexibility to work with various parties, especially among businesspeople. He (ASEAN) could also have assets, vision and mission, as well as tools / devices to realize the vision and mission.

  Charter does not automatically going to change many things in ASEAN. In fact, the charter was actually a lot more and perpetuate the old habits. For example, decision-making in ASEAN remains with the ASEAN way of consensus and became the highest place for decision if consensus is not reached or if a dispute occurs between the members.

  However, the charter was present at the right moment, when the region is constantly changing and the ASEAN countries to expand the scope of cooperation is more firmly to East Asia (Japan, South Korea, and China), Central Asia (India) , and to the south (Australia and New Zealand). Also, the East Asia Summit held in conjunction with the ASEAN Summit.The purpose of the Asean Charter is as follows1. Facilitate cooperation

  The existence of the organizational ASEAN Charter will make ASEAN member countries will be relatively more tied to various ASEAN agreements have been made. In theory, the charter will further facilitate ASEAN cooperation made with dialogue partners.

  If in the past ASEAN partners often complain that the agreement had been made with ASEAN was only implemented and adhered to by some ASEAN member countries, now fears it could be reduced.

  Mechanism of action more clearly in ASEAN as set out in the ASEAN Charter would also facilitate partners or prospective partners who want to deal with ASEAN. Similarly, when a dispute occurred at a later date, the Charter has made general arrangements for the settlement of the dispute.

  More important politically, ASEAN has now asserted itself as an organization that respects and is committed to upholding human rights (human rights) and democratic values. Asks ASEAN Charter respect human rights.

  Although the current implementation of the two it is still far from ideal, at least ASEAN has acknowledged that respect for human rights and democracy as core values, just like most countries. Thus, the psychological barriers to working together with ASEAN countries as is often heard during this than some developed countries, at least be reduced although not entirely eliminated barriers.2. Internal Challenges

  ASEAN success spawned a joint charter does not automatically mean that the solid ASEAN. The biggest challenge in ASEAN own internal environment, specifically how in order to really be able to implement it so that the ASEAN Charter into force together and not divided.

  However, the presence of the ASEAN Charter, in which it requires its members to comply with what is already decided jointly by ASEAN, will cause inconvenience for some parties. They actually put it objected to the decision together. However, the Charter has indeed been designed so that it is not too hard on its members who have not been able to comply with the agreements that have been made.

  Cracks to compromise, often termed many circles as a way of ASEAN (the ASEAN way) much accommodated in the charter. In the economic field, for example, the Charter guarantees the right of member states to participate in the implementation of flexible economic commitments in ASEAN. Similarly, in the implementation of the principles of "political" ASEAN, as especially democracy and respect and guarantee of human rights, the principle of flexible retained.

  One important feature of the ASEAN Charter which it already should be done is to make this organization as a people-oriented organization or non-organization of bureaucrats alone. Thus, even encouraged opened greater opportunities for ASEAN citizens to interact with each other with more intense.

  Socially peoples of ASEAN in the region and internationally that would have contributed positively to ASEAN cooperation with partners across the region.3. The most advanced stepThere are three plans were written in the ASEAN charter. Three things that are wanting the birth of an ASEAN Economic Community, ASEAN Security Community and the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community.

  Do not be skeptical first with plans to establish a community. Or do not see the reality now if you want to assess the prospects for the formation of three different types of community. ASEAN may not appear authoritative, see the reality now, with the majority of its members had a problem in itself a relatively heavy. Some even still considered a pariah state.

  Indeed, the plan to form communities is a reflection of the sharp vision of ASEAN thinkers. Charter was drawn up by experts or well-known figure in the ASEAN. Representatives from Indonesia is the former Foreign Minister Ali Alatas.

  Former Foreign Minister Ali Alatas seem annoyed with the analysis of a relatively always skeptical observers saw ASEAN. "They are sometimes flirtatious, yes," the funny sentences of Ali Alatas commenting charter cold welcomed by observers.4. Charter reflects foresight.

  In fact, the Charter will make ASEAN implied shame if it could not do in the future. This is the contribution of ASEAN thinkers. This is evidence that ASEAN experts are not stupid, but it has a strategic point of view towards the future.

  This is reinforced by the government's plan of ASEAN, which last November, in Singapore, has signed a declaration of the establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community by 2015. In fact, in 2008 there was a movement to realize the community's economy. The end goal is the flow of goods, services, people are relatively free in ASEAN.

  This strategic considering empirical example, rich nations of the world to prosper because of the mobility it. Economic technocrats and the ASEAN-known figure is an example of the preparation of the next question.

  Now, the execution is in the government in the ASEAN-laden problems, even still liked to torture people.

  Is Myanmar junta knows charter, or more than the paranormal believe charter? This is just a small example. But never mind, hopefully time will change the temperament and behavior of some governments in ASEAN, which is still frequently mere act is committed and not real. At least they still want to carve a new history by signing the ASEAN Charter and the ASEAN Economic Community blueprint 20155. Strategic

  Charter itself is considered strategic because it will be a legal basis to ensure the integration of political, social, economic, cultural, security, democratization, protection of human rights, and environmental conservation.

  Making charter is an important breakthrough in the history of ASEAN, which for 40 years is peguyuban. In facing the challenges of the second 40 years, ASEAN does require a clearer legal basis in building political and economic bloc.