Managing Great Power Politics

Focusing on ASEAN's strategic role in East Asia, this book presents a theory of institutional strategy, detailing how ASEAN and its affiliated institutions have managed great power politics, particularly concerning the South China Sea since the 1990s. It disaggregates ASEAN into specific institutions, analyzing their unique strategies to counterbalance great power ambitions and maintain regional stability. The study highlights both the potential and limitations of these institutions, offering insights into ASEAN's future role in the Indo-Pacific and the broader implications for regional security dynamics.