New Asian Regionalism in International Economic Law

Provides the first systematic analysis of new Asian regionalism as a paradigm shift in international economic law.

Pasha L. Hsieh (Author)

9781108970044, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 13 July 2023

295 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.6 cm, 0.431 kg

'In this compelling monograph, Pasha L. Hsieh convincingly builds upon his previous work theorizing a New Regional Economic Order (NREO) and applying his NREO theory to explain the emergence and importance of new Asian regionalism. Hsieh draws upon his advanced training in law and political science to engage with both legal and international relations literatures, filling in important lacunae in the scholarship of each discipline. This ambitious work is a must-read for any serious scholar of international economic integration in the Asia-Pacific.' Meredith Kolsky Lewis, Professor and Vice Dean, University at Buffalo School of Law, The State University of New York

This book provides the first systematic analysis of new Asian regionalism as a paradigm shift in international economic law. It argues that new Asian regionalism has emerged amid the Third Regionalism and contributed to the New Regional Economic Order, which reinvigorates the role of developing countries in shaping international trade norms. To substantiate the claims, the book introduces theoretical debates and evaluates major regional economic initiatives and institutions, including the ASEAN+6 framework, APEC, the CPTPP and the RCEP. It also sheds light on legal issues involving the US-China trade war and the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as trade policies of Asian powers, the European Union and the United States. Hence, the legal analysis and case studies offer a fresh perspective of Asian integration and bridge the gap between academia and practice.

1. Introduction: New Asian regionalism as a global paradigm shift
2. The legalization of the ASEAN economic community
3. Signing the RCEP as a milestone
4. Constructing interregionalism: The new EU strategy to Asia
5. Revitalizing the US Pivot to Asia
6. The marginalization or rejuvenation of APEC?
7. Conclusion.

Subject Areas: International organisations & institutions [LBBU], International economic & trade law [LBBM], Public international law [LBB], Comparative law [LAM], Law [L], International relations [JPS]