CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2007
| Author | Tumurchudur, Jargalan |
|---|---|
| Title | Assessing Conditions for Regional Integration in Northeast Asia |
| Summary | Northeast Asia, which consists of Japan, the Koreas, Mongolia, China and Russia, is the least integrated region in the world due to various historical and political reasons. However, there is already speculation that with current turbulent circumstances we can witness greater cooperation and integration even in this divided region. China's emergence as the major economic power and global player in world politics from the outset of the 21st century is the main significant motor that is changing the status quo in the region. The study argues that the region has become more prone to regional integration now and aims to analyze the background conditions present in relation to the Chinese ascendance in Northeast Asia. The theory of neofunctionalsim is used to identify the basic conditions for regional integration and, in relation to it, the factors that were hindering the regional projects previously would be looked at. I contend that the factors impeding regional integration have become fewer, thus fueling the talks about the breakthrough in regionalism in Northeast Asia. However, there is still seems to be a lack of political will among the countries to initiate closer regional ties, which consitute the main obstacle for regional integration for now. |
| Supervisor | Littoz-Monnet Annabelle |
| Department | International Relations MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2007/tumurchuudur_jargalan.pdf |
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