ASEAN began as a defensive alliance of 10 Asian nations concerned about:
A) trade barriers in the West.
B) translation issues for their export products.
C) the spread of communism in their region.
D) Japan's influence in the region.

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ASEAN was formed in 1967 as a response to the perceived threat of communism spreading in Southeast Asia. The original members were Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Later, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia joined the alliance.

ASEAN Began as a Defensive Alliance of 10 Asian Nations