Questa serie approfondisce l'intricato mondo della politica e della società all'interno della dinamica regione del Sud-est asiatico. Ogni volume, redatto da studiosi di spicco, offre una panoramica concisa ma approfondita dei dibattiti attuali, arricchita da analisi originali e argomentazioni chiare. Pensata per un vasto pubblico, da accademici e decisori politici a studenti e lettori generici, offre preziose intuizioni sulle trasformazioni sociali e politiche della regione. La collezione funge da risorsa accessibile ma rigorosa per comprendere le problematiche contemporanee e promuovere nuove interpretazioni.
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.