ASEAN Vocabulary

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ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)

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An international organization linking together the 10 most important countries of Southeast Asia.

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Diversity

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Difference, variety; a condition of having many different forms.

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Democracy

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A system of government by the whole population, typically through elected representatives.

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Authoritarian

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A government in which one leader or group of people holds absolute power.

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Economic Integration

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An arrangement among nations to reduce or eliminate trade barriers and coordinate monetary and fiscal policies.

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Tariff

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A tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports.

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Bilateral

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Two-sided

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Cooperation

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The process of working together to the same end.

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Globalization

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The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.

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Intergovernmental Organization

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An organization composed primarily of sovereign states, or of other intergovernmental organizations.