BANGLADESH’S PARTICIPATION IN ASEAN REGIONAL FORUM (ARF): AN ASSESSMENT

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1. Introduction 2. An Overview of ARF 3. Bangladesh’s Motivations to Join ARF 4. Possible Dividends that Bangladesh might Derive from ARF 5. ARF, SAARC, and Bangladesh 6. Concluding Remarks

BANGLADESH’S PARTICIPATION IN ASEAN REGIONAL FORUM (ARF): AN ASSESSMENT

Author: Ishtiaque Selim

DOI Link: DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.56888/BIISSj2006v27n3a1

ABSTRACT

Bangladesh’s accession to ARF, a multilateral security forum of the Asia-Pacific region, would enable the country to involve in dialogues and consultations on issues of non-traditional security. Additionally, by engaging in this forum, the country would possibly gain some economic dividends. Also, this association might enhance the country’s reputation and prestige as ARF includes all the powerful nations of the world. The main purpose of this article is to find out the likely benefits that Bangladesh might achieve following its joining this security forum. It will also identify some motivational factors which could have influenced the country to become a part of ARF.

BANGLADESH INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AND STRATEGIC STUDIES

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