Southeast Asia and New Zealand : a History of Regional and Bilateral Relations

This history is an account of Southeast Asia - New Zealand relations as they have emerged since the end of World War II. Drawing together the most prominent scholars of New Zealand's relations with Southeast Asia, this study examines the overall military, multilateral, and commercial relationships and those that assess individual bilateral relationships and diplomatic controversies. Southeast Asia remains a region of considerable importance for New Zealand, and has remained so through the course of decolonization, internal instability, external security, Cold War tensions, peacekeeping efforts, rapidly expanding economic growth (and crisis), and, increasingly, transitional security challenges such as terrorism

From China to Facebookistan, the Internet has transformed global commerce. A cyber-law expert argues that we must free Internet trade while simultaneously protecting consumers.

On the ancient Silk Road, treasure-laden caravans made their arduous way through deserts and mountain passes, establishing trade between Asia and the civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean. Today’s electronic Silk Roads ferry information across continents, enabling individuals and corporations anywhere to provide or receive services without obtaining a visa. But the legal infrastructure for such trade is yet rudimentary and uncertain. If an event in cyberspace occurs at once everywhere and nowhere, what law applies? How can consumers be protected when engaging with companies across the world?

In this accessible book, cyber-law expert Anupam Chander provides the first thorough discussion of the law that relates to global Internet commerce. Addressing up-to-the-minute examples, such as Google’s struggles with China, the Pirate Bay’s skirmishes with Hollywood, and the outsourcing of services to India, the author insightfully analyzes the difficulties of regulating Internet trade. Chander then lays out a framework for future policies, showing how countries can dismantle barriers while still protecting consumer interests.

CONTENTS CONTRIBUTORS GLOSSARY PREFACE Introduction: The Emergence of New Zealand’s Relationship with Southeast Asia 1. The Defence Dimension 2. Coming to Terms with the Regional Identity 3. The Economic Relationship 4. The “Dilemma” of Recognition: New Zealand and Cambodia 5. Diplomacy, Peacekeeping, and Nation-Building: New Zealand and East Timor 6. Uneasy Partners: New Zealand and Indonesia 7. Growing Apart: New Zealand and Malaysia 8. Beyond the Rhetoric: New Zealand and Myanmar 9. Warmth Without Depth: New Zealand and the Philippines 10. Palm and Pine: New Zealand and Singapore 11. From an Alliance to a Broad Relationship: New Zealand and Thailand 12. In the Shadow of War: New Zealand and Vietnam