Regionalism Week 5

What is meant by regionalism?

• Cooperation between countries in the same region

• Global cooperation without regional boundaries

• International trade between different countries

• The movement of populations between countries

Interregionalism refers to

• Cooperation between countries in one region

• Economic policies within a single country

• Relationships between two or more different regions

• Cooperation among local governments

One of the main goals of regionalism is to

• Enhance cultural exchange between regions

• Reduce economic dependence among countries

• Increase global competition

• Strengthen local cultural identity

An example of interregionalism is

• The European Union

• Mercosur

• ASEAN

• The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

One of the challenges of regionalism is

• Increased trade cooperation

• Conflicts among member countries

• Increased labor mobility

• Strengthening bargaining power in global markets

Interregionalism often involves

• Social relations among individuals

• Only cooperation in military affairs

• Cooperation between developed and developing countries

• Only developing countries

One of the benefits of interregionalism is

• Increased conflicts among countries

• Regional isolation

• Reduction in trade relations

• Increased dialogue between cultures

Why do countries choose to participate in regionalism?

• To isolate themselves from the outside world

• To reduce national identity

• To achieve political and economic stability

• To increase tensions

A characteristic feature of interregionalism is

• Cooperation only in economic fields

• Bilateral agreements

• Building relationships among multiple regions

• Isolation from other countries

What is the main focus of interregionalism studies?

• Cultural identity

• Economic and political cooperation between regions

• Competition between countries

• Domestic issues of member states