Routledge Globalisation, Domestic Politics and Regionalism Book

Explore the complex connection between global economic shifts and regional political structures with this academic study from Routledge. This book provides a deep analysis of the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) project, offering insights into how global trends and local political factors work together to influence economic policy. Readers will learn how the pressures of globalisation acted as a catalyst for AFTA, while domestic political needs determined its actual development. The text examines the tension between the need for economic growth and the requirements of domestic distribution, explaining why economic cooperation took specific forms over a ten-year period. It is an essential resource for those studying how regional trade agreements evolve under the influence of both international forces and internal political landscapes.