ABSTRACT
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has played a very prominent premeditated and responsible role in Southeast Asia and beyond insofar as the geopolitical architecture is concerned. The ASEAN members, within a short span of time, adjusted their systems quite efficiently by performing their proficient role, in keeping with the then necessary circumstances. The narration of Southeast Asia is a storyline of melee and mistiness. Since the end of the Second World War, Southeast Asian region was overwhelmed by Cold War politics, which largely hindered the countries of this region to function independently and in an intensive loom for the attainment of their holistic success. In the political and security spheres, ASEAN has transformed itself from a small regional organization into a major voice for peace, justice and moderation in the Asia-Pacific and world affairs. ASEAN has proved its stamina and ability to function as an independent regional entity in this competitive global order.
