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This volume explores Malaysian business in the era that began with
the Asian financial crisis of 1997-1999. The contributions, by a
broad range of international experts, are informed by a wish to
identify what Malaysia needs to do to sustain economic growth,
remain internationally competitive and further social stability in
the post-crisis period. Malaysia's unconventional response to the
crisis suggests that its business community has developed a new
level of confidence in its ability to adopt and sustain innovative
policies even when these strategies challenge the international
financial community. This response is perceived as evidence that
Malaysian business has indeed entered a new era characterised by a
high level of confidence in the nation's capacity to weather the
external periodic shocks that are a feature of the current wave of
globalisation. The book argues that there are grounds for optimism
in this regard while recognising that the true test will occur when
Malaysia is compelled to confront a major decline in its
international export markets brought on by a truly major crisis
such as an OECD-wide recession. Business scholars and professionals
as well as readers interested in Asian business and economics will
find this volume informative.
This volume explores Malaysian business in the era that began with
the Asian financial crisis of 1997-1999. The contributions, by a
broad range of international experts, are informed by a wish to
identify what Malaysia needs to do to sustain economic growth,
remain internationally competitive and further social stability in
the post-crisis period. Malaysia's unconventional response to the
crisis suggests that its business community has developed a new
level of confidence in its ability to adopt and sustain innovative
policies even when these strategies challenge the international
financial community. This response is perceived as evidence that
Malaysian business has indeed entered a new era characterised by a
high level of confidence in the nation's capacity to weather the
external periodic shocks that are a feature of the current wave of
globalisation. The book argues that there are grounds for optimism
in this regard while recognising that the true test will occur when
Malaysia is compelled to confront a major decline in its
international export markets brought on by a truly major crisis
such as an OECD-wide recession. Business scholars and professionals
as well as readers interested in Asian business and economics will
find this volume informative.
This multi-disciplinary book provides a comprehensive analysis of
the EU-India relationship from 1950 to the present day, as a way of
assessing whether a meaningful and sustainable relationship is
emerging and whether it will play a role in the future of
international diplomacy and business.The question comes at a time
of significant changes in the re-configuration of global power.
Using both historical insights and contemporary policy analysis,
the authors investigate whether the social, economic and political
interests of the EU and India are genuinely compatible. Leaders in
both regions have been promoting the relationship for many decades,
but the authors scrutinize their words to discover whether they are
merely rhetorical gestures or reflect genuine complementarities.
They also investigate the motivation behind the relationship, and
provide an in-depth analysis of the areas of mutual interest and
conflict. The book examines these issues in the context of the
history of the EU-India relationship, alongside contemporary policy
concerns. This comparative book will appeal to academics, students
and policy-makers with an interest in international politics and
public policy, economic development and business, Asian studies and
European studies. Contents: Introduction: The Problem of EU and
India Relations 1. Fearing European Unity and Yearning for Asian
Cooperation: The Early Years 2. Indian Lobbying and European
Economic Community Dissensions in the 1960s 3. British Entry:
Anxiety Embedded 4. The Arrival of Indian Pragmatism 5. The Rise of
Asia and India from the 1990s to the 21st Century 6. EU-India
Current Perceptions and Implementation Challenges 7. Why European
Cows are the Envy of Poor Indian Farmers 8. It Takes Two to Tango:
Industry and Foreign Direct Investment 9. EU-INDIA Security Issues:
Fundamental Incompatibilities 10. Development Cooperation: Have the
Tables turned? Conclusion: The EU-India Relationship in an Era of
Dramatic Transformations Index
In a sensitive and compelling account of the lives of those at the
very bottom of Indian society, Oliver Mendelsohn and Marika
Vicziany explore the construction of the Untouchables as a social
and political category, the historical background which led to such
a definition, and their position in India today. The authors argue
that, despite efforts to ameliorate their condition on the part of
the state, a considerable edifice of discrimination persists on the
basis of a tradition of ritual subordination. Even now, therefore,
it still makes sense to categorise these people as 'Untouchables'.
The book promises to make a major contribution to the social and
economic debates on poverty, while its wide-ranging perspectives
will ensure an interdisciplinary readership from historians of
South Asia, to students of politics, economics, religion and
sociology.
The September 2001 terrorist attacks shocked the world. But what
did they change? In this book Asia specialists from academe and
policy think tanks assess the impact of 9/11 on the Asia Pacific.
Drawing on unique fieldwork, access to a wide range of documents
and inside expertise, the authors consider how old geo-strategic
and cultural fault lines have been overlaid with new security
threats from state and non-state actors. With chapters on specific
countries and regions, defense policies, terrorism, and current and
potential conflict zones, this collection critically examines the
Asia Pacific region's post-9/11, as well as post-Iraq war, security
architecture. The 14 contributors to this volume consider regional
and global security in ways that go beyond the narrow focus on
nation-states. They examine the 'hardware' of security (WMD,
missiles, etc.) without excluding more fundamental issues of
governance, identity, religion, economic collaboration, and the
destabilizing impact of poverty and disease. The depth and breadth
of research provides a wide perspective on security problems in the
Asia Pacific. A timely and comprehensive examination of the effects
and consequences of September 11 and the war in Iraq, Regional
Security in the Asia Pacific is a critical book for political
scientists, scholars and policymakers engaged in security and
terrorism debates, as well as all those interested in the changing
landscape of global relations.
The Cultures of Ancient Xinjiang, Western China: Crossroads of the
Silk Roads unveils the ancient secrets of Xinjiang, western China,
one of the least known but culturally rich and complex regions
located at the heart of Asia. Historically, Xinjiang has been the
geographic hub of the Silk Roads, serving international links
between cultures to the west, east, north and south. Trade,
artefacts, foods, technologies, ideas, beliefs, animals and people
have traversed the glacier covered mountain and desert boundaries.
Perhaps best known for the Taklamakan desert, whose name translates
in the Uyghur language as 'You can go in, you will never come out',
here the region is portrayed as the centre of an ancient Bronze Age
culture, revealed in the form of the famous Tarim Mummies and their
grave goods. Three authoritative chapters by Chinese archaeologists
appear here for the first time in English, giving international
audiences direct access to the latest research ranging from the
central-eastern Xiaohe region to the western valleys of the Bortala
and Yili Rivers. Other contributions by European, Australian and
Chinese archaeologists address the many complexities of the
cultural exchanges that ranged from Mongolia, through to Kashgar,
South Asia, Central Asia and finally Europe in pre-modern times.
In a compelling account of the lives of those at the bottom of
Indian society, the authors explore the construction of the
Untouchables as a social and political category, the historical
background that led to such a definition and their position in
India today. The authors argue that, despite efforts to ameliorate
their condition, a considerable edifice of discrimination persists.
The book promises to make a major contribution to the social and
economic debates on poverty, while its wide-ranging perspectives
will ensure a readership from across the disciplines.
The September 2001 terrorist attacks shocked the world. But what
did they change? In this book Asia specialists from academe and
policy think tanks assess the impact of 9/11 on the Asia Pacific.
Drawing on unique fieldwork, access to a wide range of documents
and inside expertise, the authors consider how old geo-strategic
and cultural fault lines have been overlaid with new security
threats from state and non-state actors. With chapters on specific
countries and regions, defense policies, terrorism, and current and
potential conflict zones, this collection critically examines the
Asia Pacific region's post-9/11, as well as post-Iraq war, security
architecture. The 14 contributors to this volume consider regional
and global security in ways that go beyond the narrow focus on
nation-states. They examine the 'hardware' of security (WMD,
missiles, etc.) without excluding more fundamental issues of
governance, identity, religion, economic collaboration, and the
destabilizing impact of poverty and disease. The depth and breadth
of research provides a wide perspective on security problems in the
Asia Pacific. A timely and comprehensive examination of the effects
and consequences of September 11 and the war in Iraq, Regional
Security in the Asia Pacific is a critical book for political
scientists, scholars and policymakers engaged in security and
terrorism debates, as well as all those interested in the changing
landscape of global relations.
Over the last two decades, China's extraordinary rate of economic
growth has been driven by the 120-150 million people who have
flocked into China's cities from the surrounding countryside in
search of a better life. Globalisation and Labour Mobility in China
examines the manner in which these people live, work, and interact
with their urban cousins. A particular feature of the book is its
comparative focus, with interesting parallels drawn between China's
experience with mass internal migration and labor market
restructuring and the experiences of India, Mexico, and France.
The extraordinary economic performance of Asia is arguably the most
important economic phenomenon of the last 50 years. Recovering from
the shocks of colonial control, the world of Asian business is a
rapidly changing scenario in which home-grown companies compete
against multinationals for market share and market access. This
collection focuses on the role of entrepreneurship -- both private
and state -- in propelling Asian economic growth in the five
decades since the end of the World War II. The volume places the
familiar names of Asian business in a long term historical and
policy context. The 21st century is now being heralded as the
'Asian Century' and this book assists in understanding what has
made all this possible.
In a sensitive and compelling account of the lives of those at the
very bottom of Indian society, Oliver Mendelsohn and Marika
Vicziany explore the construction of the Untouchables as a social
and political category, the historical background which led to such
a definition, and their position in India today. The authors argue
that, despite efforts to ameliorate their condition on the part of
the state, a considerable edifice of discrimination persists on the
basis of a tradition of ritual subordination. Even now, therefore,
it still makes sense to categorise these people as 'Untouchables'.
The book promises to make a major contribution to the social and
economic debates on poverty, while its wide-ranging perspectives
will ensure an interdisciplinary readership from historians of
South Asia, to students of politics, economics, religion and
sociology.
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