Indonesian political life encompasses power plays; making and winning fabulous fortunes; loyalty and betrayal; jealousy and intrigue; and violence both symbolic and real. Charting the rise--and fall-- of President Suharto, this book provides an up-to-date overview of such contentious issues as the political role of the armed forces, corruption, human rights, economic development, and national unity. Based on interviews and conversations with insiders, this book is the most accessible and up-to-date account available of the political history and prospects of the world's largest Muslim nation.

The Politics of Indonesia

Business & Money

Kingsbury, Damien

Economics

Oxford University Press

In addition to outlining the political processes and institutions of the countries in Southeast Asia, this valuable volume traces their past and explains how they have transformed themselves into the countries they are today. It is the perfect text for undergraduate and postgraduate students of Asian studies, political science, and history. It is also the ideal book for all those desiring a better understanding of the intricate political society of Southeast Asia.

South-East Asia: A Political Profile

History

Asia

Completly revised and updated, this new edition of The Politics of Indonesia is an engaging and accessible account of the main political issues and challenges confronting Indonesia as it moves along in the twenty-first century.

Politics & Social Sciences

Politics & Government

The Politics of Indonesia is the only book to provide a complete analysis of Indonesian politics, from the declaration of independence until the election of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in late 2004. The book examines the underlying themes and tensions that affect Indonesian politics, from the dichotomy between the small wealthy elite and the poverty in which most of the population live to the system of corruption and patronage within which the political system and armed forces operate. Analyzing the role and impact of the military, separatism, the media, law, and the economy on Indonesia, this book provides a topical and thought-provoking guide to one of the regions most populous countries, and the largest predominantly Muslim country in the world.

South-East Asia: A Political Profile is an ideal introduction to the politics of South-East Asia. It introduces the key themes and issues that influence politics in the region, also examining differences and trends. The text looks at methods of achieving power and styles of government and the effect of modernization. It investigates the relationship between authority and legitimacy, and civil and political rights. Other topics include economic development, security issues, terrorism, nationalism, and communism. The text then examines each country individually, revealing how its politics are shaped by local conditions, history, and influences, and identifies its key political procedures and institutions. It provides an excellent background to the political systems and processes in the region and a highly useful overview of each individual country.

Legal Theory & Systems

This text provides a critical interdisciplinary introduction to the theory, practice and study of development. The thoroughly revised and updated new edition takes account of the impact of the global financial crisis, the economic rise of China and India and the further ramifications of global warming.

International Development

McKay, John

Hunt, Janet

Clarke, Matthew

McGillivray, Mark

PALGRAVE~MACMILLAN

International Development Issues and Challenges Second Edition

Designed to replace Key Issues in Development, this new text provides a critical interdisciplinary introduction to the theory, practice and study of development and to such key challenges in the 21st century as securitization and attempts to address global warming.

International Development: Issues and Challenges

Separatism and the State (Routledge Studies in Nationalism and Ethnicity)

This book proposes and tests a ‘theory of separatism’ to determine if there are key commonalities as to why separatist movements rise and what fuels them. 
In the post-Cold War period separatism has been on the rise. Today, there are more than 100 active separatist movements, with around 70 of them engaging in violence. This book focuses on examples from Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia to highlight the commonalities found across the case studies. It examines the idea of separatism, to better understand what drives movements to break away from preexisting states; demonstrates the factors which produce both violent separatism and the rise of armed non-state actors; and shows the options for the resolution of such conflict, based on considering claims for separatism from the perspectives of separatist movements. 
This book will be applicable for undergraduate and postgraduate students of International Relations and International Politics as well as Conflict/Peace Studies, Anthropology and Post-Colonial Studies.

Routledge

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The Politics of Indonesia

South-East Asia: A Political Profile

The Politics of Indonesia

The Politics of Indonesia

South-East Asia: A Political Profile

International Development

International Development Issues and Challenges Second Edition

International Development: Issues and Challenges

International Development: Issues and Challenges

Separatism and the State (Routledge Studies in Nationalism and Ethnicity)