Ordering Power: Contentious Politics and Authoritarian Leviathans in Southeast Asia (Cambridge Studies in Comparative Politics)
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Book Synopsis: Like the postcolonial world more generally, Southeast Asia exhibits tremendous variation in state capacity and authoritarian durability. Ordering Power draws on theoretical insights dating back to Thomas Hobbes to develop a unified framework for explaining both of these political outcomes. States are especially strong and dictatorships especially durable when they have their origins in “protection pacts”: broad elite coalitions unified by shared support for heightened state power and tightened authoritarian controls as bulwarks against especially threatening and challenging types of contentious politics. These coalitions provide the elite collective action underpinning strong states, robust ruling parties, cohesive militaries, and durable authoritarian regimes – all at the same time. Comparative-historical analysis of seven Southeast Asian countries (Burma, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Vietnam, and Thailand) reveals that subtly divergent patterns of contentious politics after World War II provide the best explanation for the dramatic divergence in Southeast Asia’s contemporary states and regimes.
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Are you fascinated by the rich tapestry of politics in Southeast Asia? Do you want to understand why some countries in the region have strong authoritarian regimes while others have more democratic systems? Look no further than "Ordering Power: Contentious Politics and Authoritarian Leviathans in Southeast Asia."
Delve into this thought-provoking book, which utilizes theoretical insights dating back to Thomas Hobbes to provide a comprehensive framework for explaining the varying political outcomes in Southeast Asia. Gain a deeper understanding of state capacity and the durability of authoritarian regimes in the region.
What sets this book apart is its analysis of "protection pacts" and their role in shaping Southeast Asian politics. These pacts, characterized by broad elite coalitions, solidify support for heightened state power and tighter authoritarian controls. Discover how these coalitions have influenced strong states, cohesive ruling parties, robust militaries, and durable regimes in the region.
Through comparative-historical analysis of seven Southeast Asian countries, including Burma, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Vietnam, and Thailand, you'll uncover the subtle divergent patterns of contentious politics after World War II that contribute to the unique political landscapes we see today.
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