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This study attempts to analyse 20 years of Soviet-ASEAN relations -- what it is; how it has developed; why it has taken the stated course.It begins with an examination of Soviet attitude towards Southeast Asian regionalism and its policies towards ASEAN. Key issues in Soviet-ASEAN relations are next explored, followed by analyses of Soviet relations with individual member states and how each of these in turn perceives the Soviet Union. The changes initiated by Gorbachev and how these have affected Soviet-ASEAN relations are then highlighted and finally, the future prospects of Soviet-ASEAN relations are evaluated.