This book examines the challenges facing democracy in Latin America, focusing on the decline of public support for democratic governance following the third wave of democratization in the 1980s and 1990s. It explores the political, historical, cultural, and sociological factors that contribute to democratic instability in the region, including the growing preference for strong government and th…
This book examines the development and political dynamics of the radical left in Latin America during the twenty-first century, focusing on its rise to power and the challenges of governing within the global capitalist system. It explores the relationship between political parties, social movements, and state institutions, as well as debates surrounding socialism, democracy, revolution, and pol…
Burma/Myanmar: What Everyone Needs to Know by David I. Steinberg provides a concise introduction to Burma/Myanmar, a country with an ancient civilization, extraordinary ethnic diversity, and a strategically important location between China and India. Over the past two decades, the country has frequently attracted international attention due to political crises, military authoritarian rule, one …
This book examines Brazil's transformation from a backward Portuguese colony to a dynamic developing nation, particularly since its economic reshaping following a serious crisis at the end of the 20th century. Roett explains how monetary reforms, tighter fiscal policies, and political stability propelled Brazil into a regional power and a significant actor in international relations. This work …
This account of US foreign policy reveals the story of the covert activity in Indonesia undertaken by President Eisenhower and Secretary of State John Foster Dulles in the late 1950s
Indonesian migrant workers contribute significantly to the national economy through remittances, local economic development, and unemployment reduction. However, limited skills and competitiveness remain major challenges in facing international labour market competition. The COVID-19 pandemic has further disrupted efforts to improve human resource quality. This study aims to formulate policy re…
This book is comprehensive account of the close relations and cooperation between two Asian countries and the vicissitudes as well as the triumphs of that relationship. The friendship between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Republic of Indonesia are founded on cultural, social and political ties that have deep historical roots.
The focus Indonesia-Canada bilateral relations since 1950s is economy. Despite this, both countries need more than sixty years to decide that they need to foster their economic relations. Nevertheless, it is not easy for both countries to move forward. The first obstacle was the Neil Bantleman’s case during 2015-2019. The second one is in the ongoing negotiations of Indonesia-Canada Free Trad…
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a global economic slowdown, disrupted international trade, and constrained global supply chains and investment flows. In response, investment has become a key instrument for Indonesia’s national economic recovery. One of the government’s policy measures was the establishment of the Indonesia Investment Authority (INA), a Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) design…
Indonesia’s palm oil industry continues to face negative allegations concerning environmental degradation, deforestation, and biodiversity loss, despite ongoing efforts by various stakeholders to promote sustainable practices. Through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Indonesia has pursued palm oil diplomacy to safeguard market access and strengthen the international position of this strategic…