ASIL Event - ASEAN's Evolving Legal and Institutional Framework
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The American Society of International Law in conjunction with its International Organizations, International Economic Law, and Law in the Pacific Rim Region Interest Groups as well as The Asian Society of International Law presents
ASEAN’s Evolving Legal and Institutional Framework
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8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Where: The American Society of International Law 2223 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Metro: Dupont Circle map*
This panel discussion will consider, within the context of international law, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' (ASEAN) legal personality as an international organization as well as what impact this personality has on the legal nature of regional free trade agreements.
Key areas that will be examined include:
- What is the significance of the ASEAN Charter?
- ASEAN as an integrated entity is bound by both Regional Dispute mechanisms (ASEAN Protocol on Enhanced Dispute Settlement Mechanism, 2004) and WTO dispute settlement mechanisms (DSU). Will these mechanisms conflict with each other, or will they compliment one another? Which mechanism is better for solving disputes amongst ASEAN members?
- How can the legal regime of ASEAN be improved to enhance the integrated economic development of its members?
- What enforcement mechanisms does ASEAN need to make sure it can implement the ASEAN Single Window Program?
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