Esta serie se adentra en el intrincado mundo de la política y la sociedad dentro de la dinámica región del sudeste asiático. Cada volumen, escrito por académicos líderes, ofrece una visión general concisa pero profunda de los debates actuales, complementada con análisis originales y argumentos claros. Diseñada para un público amplio, desde académicos y responsables políticos hasta estudiantes y lectores en general, ofrece valiosas perspectivas sobre las transformaciones sociales y políticas de la región. La colección sirve como un recurso accesible pero riguroso para comprender los problemas contemporáneos y avanzar en nuevas interpretaciones.
Reviews the historical origins, contemporary patterns, and emerging changes in civil-military relations in Southeast Asia. It analyzes military roles in state- and nation-building; political domination; revolutions and regime transitions; and military entrepreneurship.
Populism is a political strategy through which charismatic leaders establish links with unattached mass constituencies. Identifying all cases of populism in Southeast Asia's democracies, this Element shows that populist mobilization thrives because parties are so weak. This weakness is caused by institutional and political economic factors.
The book explores how ASEAN continues to thrive by aligning with state interests, emphasizing the importance of a shared ritual and symbolic framework among member nations. It delves into the mechanisms through which these shared practices foster cooperation and unity, highlighting the significance of cultural and political symbolism in sustaining regional collaboration.
Explores nation building and international relations in the small multicultural nation state and cosmopolitan global city of Singapore.