Synopses & Reviews
"Two decades of steady progress have transformed ASEAN into a permament component of world politics and a model for Third World cooperation. Its study should now be mandatory. The Palmer-Reckford volume provides an excellent introduction to ASEAN member states and the organization itself, It reviews problems and promises meticulously and comprehensively and should become required reading." Hans H. Indorf, President, Asian Affairs Analysts
Review
. . . these two books, however, help considerably in understanding the accomplishments and limitations of an important and fascinating organization.Journal of Asian History
Synopsis
In this comprehensive new volume, the authors trace the history of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) from its formation in 1967 to the present day. They discuss political, economics, and security issues involving each of the member countries (Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, the Philippines, and Brunei). This insightful volume will appeal to academics and professionals both in the United States and Asia.
About the Author
RONALD D.PALMER is currently U.S. Ambassador to Mauritius, and was a Senior Foreign Affairs Fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.THOMAS J.RECKFORD is a Senior Fellow in International Business and Economics at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington D.C.
Table of Contents
Foreword
About the Authors
Introduction
Historical Setting
Formation of ASEAN
National Resilience and the Problems of Enhancing Political Stability and Internal Security
Building Economic Resilience
ASEAN Organizational Development--1970-1977
ASEAN and Indochina
The Road from Balia--ASEAN Cooperative Ventures
ASEAN Economies in the Mid-1980s
The Future
Appendix
Notes