ASEAN and the Zone of Peace, Freedom and Neutrality in South East Asia, by Jusuf Wanandi ASEAN was founded 20 years ago with the aim of creating a peaceful, stable and prosperous région in South East Asia, through cooperation in economie, social and cultural fields. In 1971 came the idea of creating Zone of Peace, Freedom and Neutrality (ZOPFAN) in South East Asia. Its four aims were as follows : to create a stable, peaceful climate for the political and economic development of its member states ; to foster good relations amongst its members ; to establish relations with other countries of the region ; and to obtain acceptance from the major powers for a ZOPFAN in South East Asia. Though the first two objectives have been achieved, the last...