Governance in Transitional Societies in East and Southeast Asia

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Governance in Transition Societies brings together a diverse group of scholars from East and Southeast Asia with an interest in political transitions. The edited volume critically examines the nuances of governance and political change in the region. The book will be of interest to scholars, practitioners and students who are concerned with political and developmental trends in East and Southeast Asia. Contributors offer comparative insights that will appeal to a wider audience concerned with emerging patterns of governance and democracy. 

Adam Tyson, Associate Professor and Pro Dean International, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Leeds, UK

Chi Zhang is a British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of St Andrews, and an Associate Member of the Handa Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence. She has published in the journals such as the Journal of Contemporary China, International Feminist Journal of Politics, Terrorism and Political Violence, Studies in Conflict & Terrorism, Politics and Religion and Asian Security. She is the editor of Human Security in China: A Post-Pandemic State and the author of Legitimacy of China’s Counter-Terrorism Approach: The Mass LineEthos.

Binh Thi An Trinh is an independent scholar from Vietnam. She graduated from the University of Leeds in 2020 with a Doctoral degree in Politics and International Studies. Her PhD thesis focuses on narratives and life histories of women working in NGOs in post-reform Vietnam. Her research specialisation is on neoliberalism, gender, civil society, NGOs, middle-classes, ethical citizenship, governmentality and governance with a focus on East and Southeast Asian regions. Her work lies at the intersection of political economy and anthropology. She specialises in qualitative research and ethnographic methods. 

This book brings together scholars based in, or had previously been based in a range of East and Southeast Asian countries, building on their respective primary empirical data and first-hand experience as academics and think tank researchers, in order to pluralise the current debates about governance in transitional societies. In an era of global democratic backsliding, this edited volume offers less-explored local perspectives, to balance the Western-centrism observed in area studies and the focus on former Soviet countries in transit. What is the future of governance in Asia? This book, by attempting to supply a diversity of answers, will interest political scientists, economists, and journalists.

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In an era of complex and diverse political transformations, understanding the dynamics of governance and democratization becomes increasingly imperative. With the edited volume 'Governance in Transitional Societies in East and Southeast Asia', a distinguished group of scholars from East and Southeast Asia have come together to shed light on the intricate processes and challenges faced by these societies on their transformative journeys towards democracy and a market economy. This meticulously curated volume breaks new ground by providing valuable empirical insights into the political and economic transitions occurring in East and Southeast Asian countries, which have often been overlooked in existing research. By incorporating a comprehensive conceptual framework, the book explores the interplay between formal and informal authority, public-private coordination, and confrontation within these societies. It examines the interactions between external rules and local arrangements, shedding light on the governance regimes resulting from global and regional economic integration. 

One of the book's greatest strengths lies in its examination of the hybridity of neoliberal conditions and authoritarianism. Through captivating case studies, such as the new policy in Malaysia, the public housing scheme in Hong Kong, and welfare restructuring in Vietnam, readers gain a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics at play. The volume also delves into various forms of resistance and compliance, offering insights into citizen behavior in free markets, adherence to corporate governance platforms, and the rules followed by local actors. Moreover, the book explores the vital role of civil society organizations, labor movements, and regional initiatives, highlighting their actions and impact at both regional and global levels. It also investigates how global rules can benefit new and small states, amplifying their bargaining power with major regional powers.

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