Regional trading blocs are increasingly important to the world economy. Across Asia, there are four key blocs focused on stimulating regional economic growth.

These are the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation

(SAARC), and the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA). In a group, explore the different political and economic systems involved in one of these blocs. What are the current dynamics between economies in these blocs? What roadblocks prevent members from reaching agreements? What are the possible resolutions?