In the past 48 years, the integration of countries in Southeast Asia under the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has been continuously developed from ASEAN to ASEAN Community. Undeniably, politics has always played a significant role to this region in various aspects.
Explain nature and characteristics of Southeast Asia politics. How similarities and differences of politics in Southeast Asia can be supports or obstacles for ASEAN Political and Security Community (APSC) and ASEAN civil society? In your opinion, what is the most urgent political problem should be solved for ASEAN? Why?