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Lesson 5
The World of
Regions
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
1.Differentiate between regionalization and
globalization;
2.Explain how regions are formed and kept
together;
3.Discuss the advantage and disadvantages of
regionalism; and
4.Identify the factors leading to a greater
integration of the Asian region.
COUNTRIES, REGIONS,
AND GLOBALIZATION
What is Regions?
Regions are areas of land that are grouped based on
common characteristics, which can be geographical,
cultural, political, or economic. They can vary in size and
scale, from small local regions like cities or counties to
large, global ones like continents or economic zones.
Regions often share language, climate, economy, or
historical background similarities, making them distinct
REGIONALIZATION AND
REGIONALISM?
Should not be interchanged, as the former “regional concentration of
the economic flow” while the latter is “a political process
characterized by economic policy cooperation and coordination
among the countries.
Regionalization refers to the process of dividing a larger area
- into smaller, more manageable regions or units
Regionalism - on the other hand, is a political or cultural

movement that emphasizes the interests,
culture, and identity of a specific region.
REGIONALIZATION AND
GLOBALISM?
Globalization has made people aware of the wor
general, but it has also made Filipinos more cogniza
specific areas such as Southeast Asia.
Regionalization is about regional concentratio

economic flows. Regionalism is often seen as a pol
and economic phenomenon, the term act
encompasses a broader area. It can be examine
relation to identities, ethics, religion, ecolo
sustainability, and health.
ADVANTAGES AND
DISADVANTAGES
OF REGIONALISM
ADVANTAGES
Regionalism has a better opportunity to solve
problems.
A process must be treated as an “emergent, socially
constituted phenomenon”.
DISADVANTAGES
The possible disadvantage for each city or country to
lose their respective independence and/or identity.
They will become dependent on making decisions.
It can be too inclusive and keep new individuals out.
The factors leading to a greater
integration of the Asian region;
The growth of the Asian intra-regional

trade.
Rise in regional income
The removal of trade barriers
Advances in production and
transportation technologies.
Who is Mansfield and
Milner?
EDWARD D. HELEN V.
MANSFIELD MIILNER
is a prominent political is a well-regarded political
scientist and professor scientist specializing in
known for his work in the international relations and
fields of international political economy.
relations and comparative
politics.
According to, Edward D. Mansfield and Helen V.
Milner the economic and political definitions of
regions vary, but there are certain basic features
that everyone can agree on.
First, regions are “a group of countries located in

the same geographically specified area” or are “an
amalgamation of two regions or a combination of
more than two regions” organize to regulate and
“oversee flows and policy choices.”
•Second, the words regionalization and
regionalism should not be interchanged, as the
former refers to the “regional concentration of
economic policy cooperation and coordination
among countries”.
Example:
China, offers its cheap and huge workforce to
attract foreign businesses and expand trade with
countries it once considered its enemies but now sees
as markets for its goods (e.g., the United States and
Japan).
Singapore developed it harbor facilities a first
class transit port for ships carrying different
commodities from Africa, Europe, the Middle
East, and Mainland Southeast Asia to counties
in the Asia-Pacific.
North Atlantic Treaty
Organization (NATO)
formed during Cold War. To protect the Europe
against the threat of the Soviet Union.
Soviet Unionresponded by creating its regional alliance, the

- WARSAW PACT, consisting of the Eastern
European countries under the Soviet Union.
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting
EstablishedCountries (OPEC)
in 1960 by Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi
Arabia, and Venezuela to regulate the production
and sale of oil.
Non-Aligned Movement
(NAM)
Pursue world peace in 1961 cooperation,
and international
human rights, national sovereignty, racial and
national equality, non-intervention, and peaceful
conflict resolution.
NAM had 120 member
The Thai government had
The Thai economy has to seek assistance from
the International
faced various challenges Monetary Fund (IMF)
over the years, but it and implement austerity
experienced a significant measures to stabilize the
economy. The crisis led to
collapse during the 1997 a severe recession,
Asian Financial Crisis. increased unemployment,
and social unrest, but
Several factors
Thailand eventually
contributed to this crisis: recovered and has since
experienced periods of
growth
NON-STATE
RELIGIONS
Non-State
- it isRegionalism,
not only states that agree to work
together in the name of single cause( or
causes)
"NEW REGIONALISM"
-Focuss on a single issue or huge continental
unions
- it is also rely on the power of individual, non -
governmental organization (NGOs)
(Legitimiz
participate in institutional mechanisms that afford
some civil society group voice and influence
er)
(NAFTA) North American Free
Trade
South America
-
Agreement
left- waving government support
the Hemispheric Social Alliance' Opposition.
CONTEMPORARY
CHALLENGES TO
RELIGIONALISM
Today, Regionalism faces multiple
challenges, the most serious of which
is the resurgence of militant
nationalism and populism.
Militant basically means loving one's
Nationalism - . country and hating on others.
POPULIS
M
Populism is a range of political
stances that emphasize the
idea of "the people" and often
juxtapose this group with "the
elite". It is frequently associated
with anti-establishment and
anti-political sentiment.
The refusal to dismantle NATO after the
collapse of the Soviet Union
Soviet - a powerful group of Communist republics
(countries without a king or queen)
Union
including Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia,
and 11 others that existed in Europe and
Asia from 1922 to 1991: The Soviet Union
was one of the most centralized regimes in
the world. A former Northern Euroasian
NAT - North Atlantic Treaty
empire.Organization is a political and
O military alliance of 30 countries from Europe and North

America.
Honoring
a Genius
As we conclude our journey through Leonardo Da
Vinci's life and contributions, let's reflect on his
lasting impact. Leonardo's art, science, and
inventions continue to inspire worldwide. His
curiosity, creativity, and interdisciplinary
approach remind us of the boundless potential of
the human mind. Let's embrace his spirit of
inquiry and innovation, striving to create a world
where creativity, knowledge, and beauty enrich
and inspire humanity.

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Lesson 5

Regionalism - on the other hand, is a political or cultural

Regionalization is about regional concentratio

The growth of the Asian intra-regional

First, regions are “a group of countries located in

Soviet Unionresponded by creating its regional alliance, the

O military alliance of 30 countries from Europe and North

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