This book examines the changes in Indonesian foreign policy during the 21st century as it
seeks to position itself as a great power in the Indo-Pacific region. The rise of 21st-century …

Malaysia has a federal structure of government, suggesting substantial decentralization. In
practice, however, the autonomy of subnational tiers has been systematically undermined …

There is growing evidence that political economy factors are central to whether or not
proposed health financing reforms are adopted, but there is little consensus about which …

Skills-based institutions have been training students to communicate in English in the
automotive industry. However, there does not seem much research on communications …

An emerging body of evidence suggests a causal relationship between wellbeing and
incumbent voting. However, the evidence is primarily founded upon established …

This article critically examines regional differences in poverty reduction in Malaysia with a
focus on political economy factors. More specifically, we focus on the East–West regional …

The major problem with economic capital in rural communities around the world is income.
There are many challenges for rural communities to developing their socioeconomic …

In recent years, many populist leaders and parties have succeeded in taking over the levers
of state power, in spite of the fact that much of their political rhetoric in opposition expresses …

Southeast Asia offers a bewildering panoply of forms and outcomes of social resistance
contra the state. At the same time, regimes across the region are variously disposed towards …

The purpose of this study is to compare Indonesian and Malaysian elections in terms of (1)
legal basis,(2) organizing institution,(3) implementation,(4) political party function, and (5) …