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Leifer's assessment posts a warning sign for those who see no
reason to worry about the stability of East Asia. He warns that
"the ARF is embryonic, one-dimensional approach" to the major
changes taking place in the security environment of the vital East
Asian region.
This book, first published in 1972, offers a detailed analysis of
the post-war formulation of foreign policy, as Britain sought to
detach itself from its imperialist past and moved towards a
European future. The contributors - all experts in their fields -
together provide a comprehensive commentary on the complexities of
the external pressures that moulded British foreign policy during
these years. The subjects covered highlight the dichotomy of, and
interaction between, residual obligations and new goals and
national aspirations. These include the examination of past
policies regarding the Commonwealth, South-East Asia, NATO, and the
'special relationship' with the U.S.A., as well as multi-national
companies and Britain's place in the changing global society. This
reissue will of particular interest to students and academics
researching the history of British foreign policy, international
diplomacy and development, and post colonialism.
Series Information: Routledge in Asia
This comprehensive Dictionary provides descriptive and analytical coverage of the turbulent political history and striking changes which have occurred both regionally and in key countries since the end of the second world war. Substantially rewritten to take into account the dramatic political events and developments since 1995, the third edition of this acclaimed Dictionary will provide non-specialists and specialists alike with an essential resource on this constantly changing and volatile region. Including new entries, updated country profiles on Indonesia, Malaysia and Cambodia and a revised reading list, leading authority and commentator on this rapidly developing region Michael Leifer has brought this Dictionary fully up to date. Changes in government, the rise of new leaders and the knock on effect on economy and society are covered including: the death of key figures such as Pol Pot and the rise of a new generation of leaders, dramatic changes of government in Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines and elections in Malaysia. Countries covered include Brunei, Burma (Myanmar) Cambodia (Kampuchea) Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
Contents: 1. Chapter One Theories of Nationalism. Alternative Models of Nation-Formation Professor Anthony Smith 2. Chapter Two The Changing Faces of Chinese Nationalism. Aspects of Statehood Professor Michael Yahuda 3. Chapter Three Sources of Ethnic Nationalist Tensions in Mainland China Dr Soloman Karmel 4. Chapter Four Post-Nationalist Taiwan Dr Christopher Hughes 5. Chapter Five Nationalism in Japan Professor Ian Nish 6. Chapter Six Communalism, Secularism and Indian National Democracy Professor Lord Desai 7. Chapter Seven Peregrinations of Pakistani Nationalism Dr Athar Hussain 8. Chapter Eight The Changing Temper of Indonesian Nationalism Professor Michael Leifer 9. Chapter Nine Social Capital and the Imagined Community: Democracy and Nationalism in the Philippines 10. Conclusion: Reflections on Asian Nationalism Professor James Mayall
Asian Nationalism brings together internationally renowned experts in the field analysing current theories of nationalism. Featuring detailed chapter case-studies on Pakistan, China, Japan, Taiwan, India, Indonesia and the Philippines, this book provides a good balance of theoretical and empirical material. Completely up-to-date, this book will be invaluable for scholars of both Asian Studies and Politics. Key issues covered include: theories of nationalism the changing faces of Chinese nationalism Indian National Democracy the imagined community reflections on Asian nationalism.
Series Information: Politics in Asia
Tarki-Young Hamm's book is a critical inquiry into the dynamics of
the armament of North and South Korea from the Korean War period to
the 1990s. The author's findings reveal that North Korean military
superiority is a myth, used by South Korean governments to
legitimize military expenditure. Moreover, defence spending has
been used to consolidate authoritarian regimes and mobilize popular
support. This analysis describes and explains the armament
processes of the two Korean states from a more objective, critical
perspective. Hamm considers defence expenditure as the best
indicator of armament, rather than bean counts or firepower scores.
Finding most offical sources unstable, inconsistent or biased, this
book seeks to generate more valid, credible data; and it
re-estimates the North Korean defence budget, taking foreign aid
and depreciation into account. From this material, the author
argues that, contrary to popular opinion, the South has been
superior in military capital since the mid-1980s. "Arming the Two
Koreas" provides a holistic, rather than reductionist, explanation
of armament. Following the Grasmscian conception of state power as
the sum of coercion and hegemony/consent
This book, first published in 1972, offers a detailed analysis of
the post-war formulation of foreign policy, as Britain sought to
detach itself from its imperialist past and moved towards a
European future. The contributors - all experts in their fields -
together provide a comprehensive commentary on the complexities of
the external pressures that moulded British foreign policy during
these years. The subjects covered highlight the dichotomy of, and
interaction between, residual obligations and new goals and
national aspirations. These include the examination of past
policies regarding the Commonwealth, South-East Asia, NATO, and the
'special relationship' with the U.S.A., as well as multi-national
companies and Britain's place in the changing global society. This
reissue will of particular interest to students and academics
researching the history of British foreign policy, international
diplomacy and development, and post colonialism.
Problems of internal and external security in South-East Asia have
persisted as one set of competing global alignments has been
succeeded by another, with major impact on regional relationships.
This book, first published in 1989, examines how the states of The
Association of South-East Nations (ASEAN) have attempted to
confront the problems of regional security. It considers the nature
and role of the Association - intended to promote economic growth,
social progress and cultural development - traces its institutional
development from 1967 and identifies a basic structural weakness
arising from the differing strategic perspectives held by member
governments. Leifer explores in particular ASEAN's response to
conflicts over Kampuchea, renamed Cambodia in 1990, which was
critical in exposing those differing perspectives and the limited
role of a diplomatic community in coping with regional security
problems. This comprehensive work will be of particular value to
students and academics with an interest in South-East Asian
diplomacy, history and regional security.
Indonesia's foreign policy reflects the turbulence and change which
have been, and remain, cental to its political life. First
published in 1983, this was the first book to provide a systematic
and comprehensive account of the nature and course of Indonesia's
foreign policy since independence in 1949. Chapters consider the
National Revolution and foundations of future policy, foreign
policy in light of domestic needs, and the management of regional
order. A product of many visits to Indonesia and interviews with
those directly involved in the foreign policy process, Michael
Leifer's comprehensive title will of great value to students
concerned with the study of foreign policy in Asia, as well as for
more general readers with an interest in Indonesia and South-East
Asia.
Problems of internal and external security in South-East Asia have
persisted as one set of competing global alignments has been
succeeded by another, with major impact on regional relationships.
This book, first published in 1989, examines how the states of The
Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) have attempted to
confront the problems of regional security. It considers the nature
and role of the Association - intended to promote economic growth,
social progress and cultural development - traces its institutional
development from 1967 and identifies a basic structural weakness
arising from the differing strategic perspectives held by member
governments. Leifer explores in particular ASEAN's response to
conflicts over Kampuchea, renamed Cambodia in 1990, which was
critical in exposing those differing perspectives and the limited
role of a diplomatic community in coping with regional security
problems. This comprehensive work will be of particular value to
students and academics with an interest in South-East Asian
diplomacy, history and regional security.
This book examines the Australia-ASEAN Dialogue Partnership since
its inception in 1974 and looks at the networks of engagement that
have shaped relations across three areas: regionalism,
non-traditional security, and economic engagement.
This book examines the Australia-ASEAN Dialogue Partnership since
its inception in 1974 and looks at the networks of engagement that
have shaped relations across three areas: regionalism,
non-traditional security, and economic engagement.
Based on lectures delivered at the Royal United Services Institute
for Defence Studies.
Indonesia's foreign policy reflects the turbulence and change which
have been, and remain, a central feature of its political life.
First published in 1983, this was the first book to provide a
systematic and comprehensive account of the nature and course of
Indonesia's foreign policy since independence in 1949. Chapters
consider the National Revolution and foundations of future policy,
foreign policy in light of domestic needs, and the management of
regional order. A product of many visits to Indonesia and
interviews with those directly involved in the foreign policy
process, Michael Leifer's comprehensive title will of great value
to students concerned with the study of foreign policy in Asia, as
well as for more general readers with an interest in Indonesia and
South-East Asia.
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