Nationalism driving tensions in East Asia's regional cooperation.
The article explores different ideas about regional development in East Asia, focusing on the historical evolution and impact of regionalism. It discusses various Asian regionalisms, such as Mahathir’s neo-Asianism, Japanese new Asianism, Chinese regionalism, and Korean regionalism. The paper highlights that nationalism is a key driver of regionalism in East Asia, leading to tensions between different visions for the region's future. The lack of a clear normative framework in East Asia further complicates regional cooperation.