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1. Dictionary of the Modern Politics of Southeast Asia

   By Joseph Liow, Michael Leifer

   The past two decades since the end of the Cold War have been years of remarkable change and transformation for Southeast Asia. Long seen as an arena for superpower rivalry, Southeast Asia is increasingly coming into its own by locating itself at the forefront of regional integration initiatives...

   To Be Published December 31st 2013 by Routledge
2. The ASEAN Regional Forum

   By Michael Leifer

   Series: Adelphi series

   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....

   To Be Published September 29th 2013 by Routledge
3. Constraints and Adjustments in British Foreign Policy (Routledge Revivals)

   By Michael Leifer

   Series: Routledge Revivals

   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...

   To Be Published August 22nd 2013 by Routledge
4. Indonesia's Foreign Policy (Routledge Revivals)

   By Michael Leifer

   Series: Routledge Revivals

   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...

   To Be Published June 23rd 2013 by Routledge
5. ASEAN and the Security of South-East Asia (Routledge Revivals)

   By Michael Leifer

   Series: Routledge Revivals

   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...

   Published February 26th 2013 by Routledge
6. Dictionary of the Modern Politics of Southeast Asia

   3rd Edition

   By The late Michael Leifer

   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...

   Published December 13th 2000 by Routledge
7. Asian Nationalism

   Edited by Michael Leifer

   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...

   Published July 26th 2000 by Routledge
8. Singapore's Foreign Policy

   Coping with Vulnerability

   By Michael Leifer

   Series: Politics in Asia

   In the years following its traumatic separation from Malaysia, Singapore has risen to become one of the leading economic powers in Southeast Asia. This economic strength has carried it through the recent East Asian economic crisis, as well as providing the resources for an excellent defence...

   Published May 31st 2000 by Routledge
9. Dictionary of the Modern Politics of Southeast Asia

   By Michael Leifer

   The Dictionary of the Modern Politics of South-East Asia provides comprehensive coverage of the political history of this important region since the end of the Second World War.Over 400 alphabetically-organized entries cover Brunei, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia (Kampuchia), Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia...

   Published January 11th 1995 by Routledge