What have been the most important accomplishments of Asean?
By establishing and adhering to norms for inter-state relations, forming networks of cooperation among leading policy makers, and developing a regional consciousness among increasing members of Southeast Asians, Assean has contributed to the prevention of conflicts in the region. No two Asean members have ever gone to war with each other. Indeed, war has become all but unthinkable among Asean countries. Asean has succeeded in keeping the major powers engaged in Southeast Asia large thorough the system of Dialogue Partnerships, the Asean Regional Forum, the Asean plus three process and the East Asia Summit.
