The conventional understanding of Singapore's foreign policy can be summarized in three main propositions: first, it is dictated by the imperatives of being a small state; second, its primary purpose is to ensure Singapore's survival, given its small size; and third, this logic of survival dictates a realpolitik approach to foreign policy and national security.This book argues that an exclusively realist view of Singapore's foreign policy is inadequate. Singapore's foreign policy is also shaped by the positive effects of economic interdependence and regional institution-building - instruments...
The conventional understanding of Singapore's foreign policy can be summarized in three main propositions: first, it is dictated by the imperatives of...
China, India and Japan are among the biggest players in the global economy. This book includes two central themes - conflict and cooperation. It covers issues such as the rise of China, Asia's leadership legacy and the role of ASEAN. It discusses the fate of democracy in Asia, and the implications of dangers and the changing world order for Asia.
China, India and Japan are among the biggest players in the global economy. This book includes two central themes - conflict and cooperation. It cover...
The contributors to this book reinforce existing criticisms that international relations theory is Western-focused and therefore misrepresents and misunderstands much of world history. The book will be invaluable reading for both Western and Asian audiences interested in international relations theory
The contributors to this book reinforce existing criticisms that international relations theory is Western-focused and therefore misrepresents and mis...
The countries of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Singapore, all members of ASEAN, (The Association of South East Asian Nations), are all experiencing unprecedented economic growth and a rising political profile as they take their place in the international community. For the rest of the world to be able to understand the region and participate as knowledgeable and effective partners in its development, it is crucial that they develop an understanding of the major policy issues affecting the area. "New Challenges for ASEAN" brings together a collection of articles...
The countries of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Singapore, all members of ASEAN, (The Association of South East Asian Nat...
The security issues confronting Asia are both complex and diverse. Given the increasing trend towards an expanding security agenda beyond the military dimension of intera state relations, this volume provides an extensive study of emerging non-traditional challenges to this region. New realities and new challenges have come to the fore including environmental degradation, illegal immigration, infectious diseases, transnational crime, poverty and underdevelopment. Drawing upon the concepts of securitization and de-securitization, this book brings together regional perspectives from across Asia...
The security issues confronting Asia are both complex and diverse. Given the increasing trend towards an expanding security agenda beyond the military...
Given that the world has moved well beyond the period of Western colonialism, and clearly into a durable period in which non-Western cultures have gained their political autonomy, it is long past time that non-Western voices had a higher profile in debates about international relations, not just as disciples of Western schools of thought, but as inventors of their own approaches. Western IR theory has had the advantage of being the first in the field, and has developed many valuable insights, but few would defend the position that it captures everything we need to know about world...
Given that the world has moved well beyond the period of Western colonialism, and clearly into a durable period in which non-Western cultures have ...
The study of international relations, has traditionally been dominated by Western ideas and practices, and marginalized the voice and experiences of the non-Western states and societies. As the world moves to a "post-Western" era, it is imperative that the field of IR acquires a more global meaning and relevance. Drawing together the work of renowned scholar Amitav Acharya and framed by a new introduction and conclusion written for the volume, this book exposes the narrow meaning currently attached to some of the key concepts and ideas in IR, and calls for alternative and broader...
The study of international relations, has traditionally been dominated by Western ideas and practices, and marginalized the voice and experiences o...
How does the Iraq War affect the future world order? And what kinds of problems has this war brought about, and what is needed to remedy these problems, so as to reconstruct an order in Iraq and beyond? This volume is a collection of essays exploring these issues.
How does the Iraq War affect the future world order? And what kinds of problems has this war brought about, and what is needed to remedy these problem...
