Бакалавриат
2026/2027
Внешняя политика стран АСЕАН
Статус:
Курс обязательный (Программа двух дипломов НИУ ВШЭ и Университета Кёнхи «Экономика и политика в Азии»)
Где читается:
Факультет мировой экономики и мировой политики
Когда читается:
3-й курс, 3, 4 модуль
Охват аудитории:
для своего кампуса
Язык:
английский
Кредиты:
6
Контактные часы:
90
Course Syllabus
Abstract
This course is designed to explore the evolution of ASEAN’s collective and individual member states’ foreign policies since the establishment of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in 1967. It will examine the historical background, regional dynamics, and external relations with major powers, as well as emerging trends in foreign policy formulation across the ASEAN bloc, focusing on the diverse factors that shape diplomatic strategies in the region. In the aftermath of decolonization and throughout the Cold War, ASEAN member states navigated a complex geopolitical landscape, often balancing relations with global powers while prioritizing regional stability and national development. Initially, many countries relied on strategic partnerships—particularly with the United States, China, and other external actors—to secure their sovereignty, economic growth, and internal security. This course will also analyze how ASEAN member states manage competing influences from major powers (including the U.S., China, Japan, and the EU) while upholding the principles of non interference, consensus based decision making, and inclusive security. In the context of today’s shifting global order—marked by great power competition, supply chain realignments, and emerging technologies—the course will examine the future direction of ASEAN’s foreign policy.
Learning Objectives
- During this course the students will learn about the history and current state of ASEAN, including Association’s key dates, main working bodies, documents and processes. We well also look into relations with dialogue partners and ASEAN’s future prospects. As a result, students will understand more about the political and economic processes in the Southeast Asia (SEA) and in the Asia-Pacific in general.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- - define principles of South-East Asia’s integration,
- - describe ASEAN’s foreign policy,
- - try to consider the prospects of Association’s future development.
Course Contents
- 1.1 Introduction: conditions and motivation for the integration
- 1.2 From establishment to post-Cold War period
- 1.3 ASEAN’s institutional design in the 21st century
- 1.5 ASEAN Economic Community (AEC)
- 1.6 ASEAN Social-Cultural Community (ASCC)
- 1.7 ASEAN member states policy towards Association
- 2.1 ASEAN – US relations
- 1.4 ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC)
Assessment Elements
- Class Presentation 1
- Class Attendance
- Class Presentation 2
- Final EssayStudents will need to prepare a final essay (up to 5 pages, not including bibliography) either on one of the questions discussed during the classes or on a separate topic within the scope of the program. The idea is to stimulate students to conduct basic research or consider some issue, based on the knowledge gained through the course. The topic will be chosen by students themselves and approved by a teacher.
- Final ExamThe exam will be in oral form with two issues to be discussed. Firstly, the final essay will be considered in-depth in order to evaluate student’s understanding of the topic. Secondly, the teacher will ask broad questions allowing students both to show their knowledge and to elaborate on certain topic.
- ParticipationEach topic will include a lecture part and a seminar part (with an exception of Introduction, which will only have a lecture part). Before the class students are required to read at least core bibliography with regards to a particular topic. Besides recommended literature students are encouraged to search relevant materials online, especially at the websites of various research centers, media etc. During the course of a lecture a teacher can call on students to answer a question on the topic to make them better understand the subject.
Interim Assessment
- 2026/2027 4th module0.1 * Participation + 0.2 * Class Attendance + 0.1 * Final Essay + 0.3 * Final Exam + 0.2 * Class Presentation 2 + 0.1 * Class Presentation 1
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- The “Asian Turn” in Russian foreign policy, , 2024
- Шувалов И.И., Хабриева Т.Я., Капустин А.Я. и др. - АСЕАН - движущая сила региональной интеграции в Азии - 978-5-16-012641-8 - НИЦ ИНФРА-М - 2019 - https://znanium.ru/catalog/document?id=327908 - 327908 - ZNANIUM
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Язькова А.А. - Юго-Восточная Европа в эпоху кардинальных перемен - 978-5-7777-0353-8 - Весь Мир - 2007 - https://znanium.ru/catalog/document?id=337602 - 337602 - ZNANIUM