 | ISBN: 978-1-58826-482-4 $65.00 | |
| 2006/271 pages/LC: 2006020880 | ||
Dosch first examines the realm of foreign policy, with an emphasis on the link between democratization and the conduct of foreign affairs. Subsequent chapters consider the origins of insurgencies and terrorism, responses to national and international security threats, and the increasing importance of subregional cooperation. The efforts of the international donor community to promote good governance are highlighted, as is ASEAN's inability to respond to new international challenges. The book concludes with an assessment of the region's current geostrategic position and the new contours of its relations with the US and the countries of Europe and East Asia.
"[A] thought provoking volume.... Well written and tightly argued.... Dosch points to exactly the right direction in which to understand dynamics in Southeast Asia.... His careful selection of themes underpins a text that is rich in empirical research and analysis."—Anthony L. Smith, Contemporary Southeast Asia
"This is a fine volume, distinguished by its intricate knowledge of Southeast Asian politics, careful investigation of a range of often understudied security and economic issues, and grounding in wider studies of regionalism and global trends in political economy."—Christopher Hughes, University of Warwick
"Offers an excellent illustration of the growing nexus between national and international politics in Southeast Asia."—Aim Sinpeng, Journal of East Asian Studies