In the years following its traumatic separation from Malaysia, Singapore has risen to become one of the leading economic powers in Southeast Asia. This economic strength has carried it through the recent East Asian economic crisis, as well as providing the resources for an excellent defence capability. Singapore's diplomatic achievements include relationships with countries across Asia and Europe, and ensure its interantional status, Yet, despite this success, Singapore's foreign policy has continued to be influenced by a deep seated sence of its own vulnerability. Politicians from the first...
In the years following its traumatic separation from Malaysia, Singapore has risen to become one of the leading economic powers in Southeast Asia. Thi...
This title is the first study to relate the history and contemporary role of the South East Asian monarchy to the politics of the region today. Comprehensive & up-to-date, Monarchy in South East Asia features an historical and political overview of *Cambodia *Thailand *Malaysia *Brunei *Indonesia *Laos *as well as the region in general. The excellent coverage of this fascinating subject should be of interest to general reader as well as to specialists focusing on region.
This title is the first study to relate the history and contemporary role of the South East Asian monarchy to the politics of the region today. Compre...
A comprehensive overview of politics in Singapore since self-governance. The authors examine how this tiny island has developed into a global financial centre and an economic and social success under the leadership of the People's Action Party which has ruled continuously since 1959. The authors explore the nature of the Singaporean government, as well as major issues such as ethnicity, human rights and the development of civil society.
A comprehensive overview of politics in Singapore since self-governance. The authors examine how this tiny island has developed into a global financia...
Michael Leifer, who died in 2001, was one of the leading scholars of Southeast Asian international relations. He was hugely influential through his extensive writings and his contacts with people in government and business in the region.
In this book, many of Leifer 's students, colleagues and friends come together to explore the key themes of his work on Southeast Asia, including the notion of order, security, maritime law and foreign policy. The book concludes with an overall assessment of Leifer 's background, worldview and impact on his field.
A scholarly and personal volume...
Michael Leifer, who died in 2001, was one of the leading scholars of Southeast Asian international relations. He was hugely influential through his...
This book analyzes the overall effect of American primacy on social and political conflicts in Asia, discussing how the post-Cold War American agenda does not promote democratization in the region, in contradiction to one of the major proclaimed aims of the proponents of the Pax Americana. This team of renowned scholars argue that the US agenda can strengthen anti-democratic impulses in Asian societies, exacerbating and complicating existing domestic conflicts and struggles. Empire and Neoliberalism in Asia also examines how the requirements of the War on Terror intersect with,...
This book analyzes the overall effect of American primacy on social and political conflicts in Asia, discussing how the post-Cold War American agen...
Following President Chen Sui-bian's victory in the controversial 2004 presidential election, this book examines the future direction of Taiwan's foreign policy, focusing on the internal and external forces that influence and shape the countries foreign policy decisions today. The author suggests that four levels of analysis - the international system, governmental structure, societal forces and individual factors - pose some explanatory value when seeking to understand Taipei's foreign policy behaviour.
Taiwan's foreign policy decision-making remains an extremely complex process...
Following President Chen Sui-bian's victory in the controversial 2004 presidential election, this book examines the future direction of Taiwan's fo...
This title documents China's participation in international arms control and non-proliferation regimes from 1985 to 2001. It focuses on the distinction between US expectations of Chinese compliance, which China has not always met, and international standards, against which Chinese performance is acceptable.
This title documents China's participation in international arms control and non-proliferation regimes from 1985 to 2001. It focuses on the distinctio...
Democratic Development in East Asia explores an important but neglected topic in the literature on democratization in East Asia: the international dimension of democratization. It presents a coherent and comprehensive analysis of the impact of external political, economic and cultural factors on China, South Korea and Taiwan's political development since World War II. The author analyzes the circumstances under which the international context affects domestic actors' choice of political institutions and actions and concentrates on a selection of key international structures and actors that...
Democratic Development in East Asia explores an important but neglected topic in the literature on democratization in East Asia: the international dim...
Dafydd Fell examines party change in the Asian third wave democracy of Taiwan during its critical period of democratic consolidation, right up to the Presidential elections held in March 2004.
Dafydd Fell examines party change in the Asian third wave democracy of Taiwan during its critical period of democratic consolidation, right up to the ...
