Transcending Historical Legacies: A Blueprint From Europe?

Drawing on an earlier essay, this paper analyzes the relevance of the European integration experience for East Asia's future security architecture. It argues that the process of European security integration provides useful lessons that can inform a similar process in East Asia. In particular the paper suggests that the East Asians, much like their European counterparts, need to deal more effectively with their historical legacies and thereby create a solid foundation for integration to take off