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With the landmark economic reforms in South Asia and political changes in South Africa, several issues concerning trade and investment have emerged within the Indian Ocean region and internationally. Following the concept of "open economic association" introduced by Yamazawa, the question examined in this paper is whether a market‐driven economic integration is emerging involving the Indian Ocean Rim countries.

In the past, trade, investment, and economic cooperation links within the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) have lagged behind those of other regions. The few region-wide arrangements made little progress. Recently, however, new forces have opened up opportunities with far-reaching potential. The authors present evidence which provides grounds for optimism for the future of economic integration within the IOR with reference to the concept of open economic cooperation developed by the Japanese economist Yamazawa Ippei. (DÜI-Sen)

Political scientists have classed political forces into political parties & pressure groups. The concept of 'political associations' is introduced, these hold an overall view of the community, are ideologically homogeneous, relatively organized, but do not seek to exercise power directly. In the European past such associations have evolved towards political parties. In Spain the clandestine political parties of the opposition operate underground. The political associations are involved in more above-ground political discussion. Since 1936, 3 types have evolved: (1) the continuistas who favor the status quo of Franco's rule, (2) the semiaperturistas who want relative autonomy for other parties, & (3) the aperturistas who want genuine pluralism. The later is typified by the Association of the Former Members of the Youth Front. It was founded in 1959, & it appeals mostly to 22-45 year olds, it is similar in beliefs to the Social Democrats of Europe. It has 50,000 members. Other such groups are described, as well as several marginal groups. The political momentum in Spain is increasing. The political associations have 3 possibilities: they may become new political parties, agents of political opinion, or indirect political representatives. It seems increasingly likely that they will move towards becoming parties. D. Burkenroad.

The authors report a Q-factor analysis of 115 nations and 68 variables for the grouping of nations on the basis of their political characteristics. Five factors emerge to distinguish major political groupings of the con temporary world: polarchy, elitism, centrism, personalism, and tradi tionalism. Professor Banks is coauthor with R. B. Textor of A Cross-Polity Survey. Phillip M. Gregg is a doctoral candidate in Political Science at Indiana University.