In Chinese numerology eight is considered as an extremely lucky number. According to this belief it should be natural to be optimistic about everything connected with the Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN), formed on 8/8/67. 2015 brings its 48th year of work devoted, as it has been stated many times officially, to sustainable development and stability of the region. However last few years have been really tough for the organisation and its core values seem to change within time - writes Rafał Tomański in CIR's comment "How to destroy community or is ASEAN still relevant?"

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