ASEAN — Key Cases & Reports

Key Cases & Reports

ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration)

1967

This foundational document formally established ASEAN and laid out its core objectives: to accelerate economic growth, social progress, and cultural development in the region, and…

Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC)

1976

The TAC is a peace treaty that serves as a code of conduct for inter-state relations in Southeast Asia. It enshrines fundamental principles such as mutual respect for…

ASEAN Charter

2008

The ASEAN Charter transformed ASEAN from a loose association into a rules-based, legally binding organization with a legal personality. It codified the principles, purposes, and…