This book examines the major issues faced by the United States in formulating its policy toward Southeast Asia during the early Cold War period. Edited by William Henderson, it analyzes political, economic, and security considerations that shaped American involvement in the region. Through contributions by subject-matter experts, the volume explores regional dynamics, nationalist movements, the…
The demise of America's Cold War-era foreign policy, has transformed Southeast Asia's relationship with the United States. No longer seen in the political context of communist containment, the countries of Southeast Asia - Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Vietnam - are becoming increasingly powerful players in the world economy. Their unparalleled economic growth w…