Lyceum of the Philippines University

College of Law
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Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)

A research paper submitted in partial

fulfillment of the course requirements for
Public International Law

Submitted by:
Melissa Mae C. Marero
COL – 2A

Submitted to:
Atty. Samina Macabando-Usman

29 March 2016
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 1

History 1

Aims and Purposes 2

Fundamental Principles 3

ASEAN Charter 3

Organs of ASEAN 4

ASEAN Secretariat Structure 6

Legal Personality and Immunities 7

ASEAN National Secretariat, ASEAN Human Rights Body, and ASEAN Foundation 7

Decision-Making Policies 8

Settlement of Disputes 8

Chairman of ASEAN 8

External Relations 9

ASEAN through the Years 9

Analysis and Conclusion 10

References 12
 Abstract

ASEAN is working on the change of its political, cultural and economic plans for a
more cohesive regional cooperation and integration by 2015. To this end, the purpose of this
research paper was to understand the establishment of Association of Southeast Asian
Nations (ASEAN), its purpose, underlying principles, structural framework, activities and all
other rules and policies in carrying out their functions and duties as an Association for
Regional Cooperation.