on the concept of an Asian Union

•  1. Main motivation for the EU was, "war bad, we shouldn't do it again". This took about 48 years.
• 2. During those 48 years, Asia was not yet developed : non-states were becoming states, new states were figuring out if war with neighbours was worthwhile or not, and the US was happily trying to make a buck while all this is going on.
• 3. Presently, Asian states are still "teenagers", excited about individual personality, less committed to long-term relationships, yet still distrusting of adults.