Abstract
The East Asian Summit was an epochal event, galvanizing the region and offering the hope of greater political, economic and social cooperation. However, the veneer of diplomatic nicety is undermined by the divergence of opinion regarding the form and functionality of the proposed East Asian Community (EAC). This article examines the Japanese and Malaysian conceptions of EAC, arguing that there are notable differences in the perspectives of the two nations. Of particular interest is the issue of Japan's involvement in the determination of the EAC process. This article will examine Japan's level of commitment to EAC and whether it desires to take on a leadership role or prefers to take a sideline approach to community-building.
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