Comparative Politics of Southeast Asia: An Introduction to Governments and Political Regimes

Government and Political Regimes in Southeast Asia: An Introduction.- Brunei Darussalam: Malay Islamic Monarchy and Rentier State.- Cambodia: From UN-Led Peace-Building to Post-genocidal Authoritarianism.- Indonesia: Challenges of Conflict and Consensus in the Era of Reformasi.- Laos: The Transformation of Periphery Socialism.- Malaysia: Competitive Authoritarianism in a Plural Society.- Myanmar: The Challenging Transition from Military to Democratic Government.- Philippines: People's Power and Defective Elite Democracy.- Singapore: Contradicting Conventional Wisdom About Authoritarianism, State and Development.- Timor-Leste: Challenges of Creating a Democratic and Effective State.- Vietnam: The Socialist Party State.- Conclusions: Comparing Governments and Political Institutions in Southeast Asia.