Manifestation of integration processes in Central Asia compared with ASEAN

Abstract

The goal of this article is to try to answer the following question: what are the main problems of integration development in Central Asia on the example of ASEAN? The authors consider the main directions of the foreign policies of the states of the region, their strengths and weaknesses in conducting foreign policy, the key factors of stability and development of ASEAN as an international actor. Changes in the geopolitical picture of the world due to the collapse of the bipolar system of the world order led to changes in the situation not only at the international level, but also at the regional level. Currently, there is a change in the importance of the
role of the Central Asian region from a peripheral space to a region that seeks to take a leading place in the system of integration processes on the continent of Eurasia. The need for regional cooperation results from modern realities, as well as the close geographical proximity of states, culture, and common political past. The common mentality of the peoples inhabiting the region and the threats to stability and security are also common to all of Central Asia. This makes it possible to say that regional cooperation and integration are currently a priority, both in the political, economic, and social spheres of state life. At the international level, the Central Asian states have many treaties and agreements with each other, but the influence of external forces and the disagreement in the views of conducting foreign policy prevent the region from fully developing integration processes. In addition, this paper will briefly list the main recommendations, observance of which would ensure the stable development and establishment of relations between the states of the region.