This volume presents the papers and proceedings of a workshop held at Chulalongkorn University in June 1976, jointly organized by the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (Singapore) and the Institute of Asian Studies of Chulalongkorn University. The book explores how Southeast Asian countries perceive foreign assistance, examining political, economic, and social dimensions of aid in the region…
East Asian Dynamism continues to offer a succinct account of Pacific regional political economy from the dawn of the modern world system to projections of alternative futures. Steve Chan is a master at demystifying the geography, history, and culture of the region while bringing to life the current policy choices and dilemmas facing its people and leaders. In this new edition, he broadens the g…
This book provides an in-depth analysis of the economic underdevelopment of Southeast Asia and the rise of economic nationalism in the region. The authors examine the historical foundations of Southeast Asia’s economic structures, the legacy of colonialism, and the challenges faced by developing states in pursuing autonomous economic policies. The work evaluates nationalist responses to exter…
This classic study by Tibor Mende examines the geopolitical and social conditions of Southeast Asia during the mid-twentieth century. Written at the height of the Cold War, the book analyzes how the region found itself caught between opposing global powers and competing ideological influences. Mende discusses the political struggles, economic challenges, and emerging national identities of Sout…
This third edition of “The Far East” provides a comprehensive survey of the history, culture, and political development of East Asia. Written by Chester A. Bain and edited by Helmut G. Callis, the book offers an overview of major historical events, social transformations, and regional interactions in China, Japan, Korea, and neighboring areas. The text serves as an introductory guide to Ori…
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of Southeast Asia’s position in international politics from 1941 to 1956, a period marked by World War II, Japanese occupation, postwar reconstruction, and the emergence of nationalist movements throughout the region. Evelyn Colbert examines how global power rivalries—particularly between the United States, the United Kingdom, and emerging Asian s…
This book explains about international relations of Southeast Asia during the critical period from World War II to the years immediatelly following the first Indochina settlement. Set against a global background, it explores the policies not only of the countries of the region (including Australia and New Zealand), but also of outside countries with interest in Southeast Asia-the European power…
This book reveals President Theodore Roosevelt's major diplomatic expedition in 1905, known as the "Imperial Cruise." Through the American fleet's voyage to Asia, Roosevelt and William Howard Taft crafted a secret policy that shaped the geopolitics of modern East Asia. It explores the impact of this diplomacy on Japan, the Philippines, China, and Korea, and how Roosevelt-era decisions contribut…
Điện Biên Phủ: History – Impressions – Memoirs presents a comprehensive collection of historical accounts, personal testimonies, and reflective essays about the decisive 1954 Battle of Điện Biên Phủ, a turning point that ended French colonial rule in Indochina. Compiled and published by Thế Giới Publishers in 2004, the book blends documented history with vivid impressions an…
Thailand and the Struggle for Southeast Asia examines Thailand’s strategic role in the geopolitical competition that shaped Southeast Asia during the mid-twentieth century. Donald E. Nuechterlein analyzes Thailand’s political landscape, internal security challenges, and foreign policy decisions at a time when regional tensions were heightened by the Cold War and conflicts in neighboring cou…