The Political Economy of Southeast Asia: Politics and Uneven Development under Hyperglobalisation

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https://www.palgrave.com/gp/book/9783030282547 This all-new fourth edition of The Political Economy of Southeast Asia constitutes a state-of-the-art, comprehensive analysis of the political, economic, social and ecological development of one of the world’s most dynamic regions. With contributions from world-leading experts, the volume is unified by a single theoretical approach: the Murdoch School of political economy, which foregrounds struggles over power and resources and the evolving global context of hyperglobalisation. Themes considered include gender, populism, the transformation of the state, regional governance, aid and the environment. The volume will be of interest to scholars and students across multiple disciplines, including political economy, development studies, international relations and area studies. The findings of contributors will also be of value to civil society, policymakers and anyone interested in Southeast Asia and its development. Preface References Acknowledgements Praise for The Political Economy of Southeast Asia: Politics and Uneven Development under Hyperglobalisation Contents Notes on Contributors List of Figures List of Tables Part I: Southeast Asia’s Political Economy: Theory and Historical Evolution Chapter 1: Theorising Political Economy in Southeast Asia Introduction Weberian Approaches and the Developmental State Debate Historical Institutionalism The Murdoch School Foundational Assumptions Understanding Institutions References Chapter 2: The Political Economy of Southeast Asia’s Development from Independence to Hyperglobalisation Introduction From Colonial Economies to National Development During the Cold War (1945 to Mid-1970s) Flexible Accumulation, Japanese Investment and the Rise of Offshore Manufacturing (Mid-1970s to Mid-1990s) Hyperglobalisation, the Commodities Boom and the Limits to Development (1998 to Present) Conclusion Appendix: Southeast Asian Economic Composition by Country References Part II: Economic Development and Governance Chapter 3: Explaining Political Regimes in Southeast Asia: A Modes of Participation Framework Introduction Economic Development and Political Institutions Capitalism, Conflict and Political Institutions Singapore: State Capitalism, Technocrats and Consultation Roots of Technocratic Elite Power in Singapore Inequality with Growth Refining Consultative Representation Indonesia: Predatory Capitalism and Particularism Property and Unequal Growth New Coalition, New Conflict Neighbourhood Representation in Conflict Conclusion References Chapter 4: Transitions from State “Socialism” in Southeast Asia Introduction States, Business and Commodities Cambodia Myanmar Vietnam Laos Transnational Dimensions Contradictions and Opposition Conclusion References Chapter 5: The Post-war Rise and Decline of the Left Introduction The Left in the Early Post-war Decades (Mid-1940s to Mid-1960s) Revolutionary High Tide, Then Decline (Late 1960s to Late 1980s) Explaining the Left’s Defeat The Shift to Electoral Politics Conclusion References Chapter 6: Populism in Southeast Asia: A Vehicle for Reform or a Tool for Despots? Introduction Understanding Global Populist Stirrings How Social and Economic Upheavals Created the Conditions for Southeast Asian Populism How Cross-Class Alliances and Populist Movements Are Preserving or Reordering Class Power and Wealth in Southeast Asia Conclusion: Is Southeast Asian Populism Reformist or Reactionary? References Chapter 7: The Internationalisation of Capital and the Transformation of Statehood in Southeast Asia Introduction Murdoch Meets Amsterdam: The State and the Rise of the Interior Bourgeoisie The Internationalisation of Capital, the State and Crony Capitalism in Southeast Asia The Internationalisation of Indonesian Capital The Internationalisation of Singaporean Capital The Internationalisation of Malaysian Capital Conclusion References Chapter 8: Southeast Asian Regional Governance: Political Economy, Regulatory Regionalism and ASEAN Integration Introduction What Is Regulatory Regionalism? Regulatory Regionalism in Southeast Asia The Chiang Mai Initiative Multilateralisation Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering Regulatory Regionalism and the Transformation of ASEAN ASEAN and Regulatory Regionalism The ASEAN Economic Community Conclusion References Part III: Capital, State and Society Chapter 9: The Gendered Political Economy of Southeast Asian Development Introduction Factory Work, Feminised Labour and State Development Projects Beyond Production: State, Crisis and Social Welfare The Gendered Impacts of Asia’s Crisis From Anti-welfarism to Everyday Crisis Conclusion References Chapter 10: Labour Migration in Southeast Asia: The Political Economy of Poor and Uneven Governance Introduction Labour Migration in Southeast Asia Characteristics Drivers Low-Wage Migration Governance Frameworks in Labour-Receiving Countries Governance Frameworks in Labour-Sending Countries Emerging Conflicts and Outcomes High-Wage Migration Conclusion References Chapter 11: Poor People’s Politics in Urban Southeast Asia Introduction Poor People’s Politics Instrumental Populism in Jakarta Everyday Participation in Metro Manila Conclusion References Chapter 12: The Changing Aid Landscape and the Political Economy of Development in Southeast Asia Introduction The Changing Aid Landscape in Southeast Asia Donors and Their Development Agendas Power Relations and the Impact of the Changing Aid Landscape References Part IV: Capital, State and Nature Chapter 13: The Political Economy of Southeast Asia’s Extractive Industries: Governance, Power Struggles and Development Outcomes Introduction Framing the Political Economy of Extractive Industries in Southeast Asia International Capital, National Development and Regime Consolidation Socio-Political and Environmental Conflict Winds of Change? Conclusion References Chapter 14: The Political Economy of Land and Agrarian Relations in Southeast Asia Introduction Agrarian Political Economy, the Cold War and Post-Socialism The Political Economy of Land and Agriculture in the Neoliberal Era Globalisation and Regionalisation Land-Grabbing and Agribusiness De-agrarianisation and Displacement Neoliberalised Property Relations The Politics of Land and Agriculture in a Neoliberal Age Conclusion References Chapter 15: The Political Economy of Environmental Degradation and Climate Disaster in Southeast Asia Introduction Environmental Degradation in Southeast Asia Air Water Land Biodiversity and Climate Change Accumulation, Hyperglobalisation and Hyperdegradation Limits of Environmental Governance Conclusion References Index