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South East Asia in International Relations
Course Objectives: The objectives of this course are to develop a comprehensive view of the region through the prism of changing political landscapes; familiarise students with the prominent sovereign constituents within the region; and survey the myriad issues conditioning state disposition, collectivization efforts and community building
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24MIR 324- B |
South East Asia in International Relations (Theory) |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: CO103: comprehend the geographical, socio-cultural, and political diversity of Southeast Asia, and analyze the processes of nationalism and nation-building. CO104: evaluate the challenges faced in democratic institution building in Southeast Asian countries and understand the factors influencing the development of democratic governance in the region. CO105: analyze security challenges in Southeast Asia as well as territorial disputes in the region such as those in the South China Sea, and understand their implications for regional stability. CO106: understand the concept of regionalism in Southeast Asia, examine the role and functions of regional organizations such as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), and evaluate their contributions to regional cooperation and security. CO107: analyze key economic issues in Southeast Asia and understand the significance of initiatives such as the Asia-Pacific Economic Community (APEC) in promoting economic integration and development in the region. CO108:Contribute effectively in course specific interaction |
Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Power Point Presentation Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks. |
Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects |
Introducing Southeast Asia – Geographical, Socio-Cultural and Political Diversity; Nationalism and nation building – Indonesia, Myanmar and Vietnam
Challenge of democratic institution building - Indonesia, Thailand and Myanmar
Issues in security - Ethnic conflicts, religious extremism, Terrorism
Territorial disputes in region- South China Sea
Regionalism in South East Asia – Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), AEAN Regional Forum
Issues in economy- Economic growth, Financial Crisis and recovery;Asia-Pacific Economic Community
Ø Corr, A.,Ed. (2022) , Great Powers, Grand Strategies: The New Game in the South China Sea, Annapolis,Mary land, Naval Press Institute.
Ø Guan, A.C., (2018), South East Asia’s Cold War: An Interpretive History. Honolulu, University of Hawaii Press.
Ø SarDesai , D.R,(2018) Southeast Asia: Past and Present, New York, Routledge
Ø Beeson,M. ed.(2017), Contemporary Southeast Asia, London, Red Globe Press
Ø Osborne, M.E., (2016), Southeast Asia: An Introductory History, Crows Nest; Allen & Unwin Ghee, L.T., (2015), Reflections on Development in Southeast Asia , Singapore, ISEAS
Ø Chong,A.,(Ed.) ,(2018), International Security in the Asia Pacific: Transcending ASEAN towards Transitional Polycentrism, London: Palgrave Macmillan
Ø Vatikiotis,M.,(2018),Blood and Silk: Power and Conflict in Modern South East Asia, London,Weidenfeld and Nicolson.
Ø Menon,J.,& Srinivasan,T.N.(2018),Integrating South and East Asia :Economics of Regional Cooperation and Development, Oxford , Oxford University Press.
Ø Gregor, R.M., (2018). Asia’s Reckoning: China, Japan and the Fate of US Power in the Pacific Century, NewYork,Viking Press
Ø Rachman, G., (2017), Easternization: Asia’s Rise and America’s Decline from Obama to Trump and Beyond, NewYork, Other Press.
Ø Plummer,M.,Morgan, P. And Wignaraja, G., Eds. (2016), Connecting Asia: Infrastructure for Integrating South and South East Asia, Cheltenham ,U.K.: Edward Elgar Publishing.
Ø Amitav,A., (2014), Constructing a Security Community in Southeast Asia: ASEAN
and the Problem of Regional Order, London & New York; Routledge
Ø Collins, A.,(2010), Security and Southeast Asia: Domestic, Regional and Global
Issues, New Delhi,Viva Books
Ø Weatherbee, D.,(2009), International Relations in Southeast Asia: The Struggle for Autonomy, Lanham; Rowman & Littlefield
Ø Kuhonta ,E. Slater,D. and Vu,T. eds.(2008), Southeast Asia in Political Science: Theory, Region and Qualitative Analysis , California, Stanford University Press
Ø Smith, M., (2007), State of Strife: The Dynamics of Ethnic Conflict in Burma, Washington; Policy Studies 36, East-West Center
Ø Sidel, J.,(2007), The Islamist Threat in Southeast Asia: A Reassessment, Washington; Policy Studies 37, East-West Center
Ø Hoadley, S., & Jurgen, R., (eds.), (2006), ASEAN Security Reassessed, Singapore; ISEAS)
Ø Weatherbee, D.,(2005), International Relations in Southeast Asia: The Struggle for Autonomy, Lanham, Rowman & Littlefield
Ø Snitwongse, K., & Thompson, W.S., (eds.), (2005),Ethnic Conflicts in Southeast Asia, Singapore, ISEAS
Ø Kingsbury, D., (ed.), (2005), Violence In Between: Conflict and Security in Archipelagic Southeast Asia, Victoria/Singapore, Monash University,ISEAS
Ø Snitwongse, K. &Thompson, W.S., (eds.) (2005), Ethnic Conflicts in Southeast Asia,: Singapore; ISEAS
