Southeast Asian Responses To Globalization: Restructuring Governance And Deepening Democracy (democracy In Asia);restructuring Governance And Deepening Democracy;democracy In Asia

It is now apparent, especially in the aftermath of the regional financial crisis of 1997, that globalization has been impacting upon the Southeast Asian economies and societies in new and harrowing ways, a theme of many recent studies. Inadvertently, these studies of globalization have also highlighted that the 1980s and 1990s debate on democratization in the region – which focused on the emergence of the middle classes, the roles of new social movements, NGOs and the changing relations between state and civil society – might have been overly one-dimensional. This volume revisits the theme of democratization via the lenses of globalization, understood economically, politically and culturally. Although globalization increasingly frames the processes of democracy and development, nonetheless, the governments and peoples of Southeast Asia have been able to determine the pace and character – even the direction of these processes – to a considerable extent. This collection of essays (by some distinguished senior scholars and other equally perceptive younger ones) focuses on this globalization–democratization nexus and shows, empirically and analytically, how governance is being restructured and democracy sometimes deepened in this new global era. A historical review introduces the volume while an analytical assessment of the ten case-studies concludes it. It is now apparent, especially in the aftermath of the regional financial crisis of 1997, that globalization has been impacting upon the Southeast Asian economies and societies in new and harrowing ways, a theme of many recent studies. Inadvertently, these studies of globalization have also highlighted that the 1980s and 1990s debate on democratization in the region _ which focused on the emergence of the middle classes, the roles of new social movements, NGOs and the changing relations between state and civil society _ might have been overly one-dimensional. #xB; #xB; This volume revisits the theme of democratization via the lenses of globalization, understood economically, politically and culturally. Although globalization increasingly frames the processes of democracy and development, nonetheless, the governments and peoples of Southeast Asia have been able to determine the pace and character _ even the direction of these processes _ to a considerable extent. This collection#xB; #xB; of essays (by some distinguished senior scholars and other equally perceptive younger ones) focuses on this globalization_democratization#xB; #xB; nexus and shows, empirically and analytically, how governance is being#xB; #xB; restructured and democracy sometimes deepened in this new global era. A historical review introduces the volume while an analytical assessment#xB; #xB; of the ten case-studiesconcludes it.-- Provided by publisher It is now apparent, especially in the aftermath of the regional financial crisis of 1997, that globalization has been impacting upon the Southeast Asian economies and societies in new and harrowing ways, a theme of many recent studies. Inadvertently, these studies of globalization have also highlighted that the 1980s and 1990s debate on democratization in the region _ which focused on the emergence of the middle classes, the roles of new social movements, NGOs and the changing relations between state and civil society _ might have been overly one-dimensional. #xB;#xB;This volume revisits the theme of democratization via the lenses of globalization, understood economically, politically and culturally. Although globalization increasingly frames the processes of democracy and development, nonetheless, the governments and peoples of Southeast Asia have been able to determine the pace and character _ even the direction of these processes _ to a considerable extent. This collection#xB;#xB;of essays (by some distinguished senior scholars and other equally perceptive younger ones) focuses on this globalization_democratization#xB;#xB;nexus and shows, empirically and analytically, how governance is being#xB;#xB;restructured and democracy sometimes deepened in this new global era. A historical review introduces the volume while an analytical assessment#xB;#xB;of the ten case-studies concludes it.-- Provided by publisher

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.

Globalization, Development, And Democratization In Southeast Asia / Francis Loh Kok Wah -- Liberalization Without Democratization, Singapore In The Next Decade / Chua Beng Huat -- Globalization, Capital Controls, And Reformasi / Khoo Boo Teik -- Human Rights In Malaysia, Globalization, National Governance, And Local Responses / Saliha Hassan And Carolina López -- Global Civil Society In One Country? Class Formation And Business Activism In The Philippines / Eva-lotta E. Hedman -- Globalization, Inequitable Development, And Disenfranchisement In Sarawak / Andrew Aeria -- The Fall Of Suharto, Understanding The Politics Of The Global / Dewi Fortuna Anwar -- Filling The Democratic Deficit, Deliberative Forums And Political Organizing In Indonesia / Hans Antlöv -- Democracy And Mainstreaming Of Localism In Thailand / Michael Kelly Connors -- A New Local State In Cambodia? Decentralization As A Political Commodity / Joakim Öjendal -- Democracy Among The Grassroots, Local Responses To Democratic Reforms In Vietnam / Bent Jørgensen -- Democratization Amidst Globalization In Southeast Asia, Empirical Findings And Theoretical Reflections / Joakim Öjendal. Edited By Francis Loh Kok Wah And Joakim Öjendal. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. CONTENTS Acknowledgements List of Contributors Abbreviations Introduction 1. Globalization, Development and Democratization in Southeast Asia Part One: Restructuring Governance 2. Liberalization without Democratization: Singapore in the Next Decade 3. Capital Controls and Reformasi: Crises and Contestations over Governance 4. Human Rights in Malaysia: Globalization, National Governance and Local Responses 5. Global Civil Society in One Country? 6. Globalization, Inequitable Development and Disenfranchisement in Sarawak 7. The Fall of Suharto: Understanding the Politics of the Global Part II: Deepening Democracy 8. Filling the Democratic Deficit: Deliberative Forums and Political Organizing in Indonesia 9. Democracy and the Mainstreaming of Localism in Thailand 10 A New Local State in Cambodia? 11. Democracy among the Grassroots Conclusion 12. Democratization amidst Globalization in Southeast Asia Index This volume sets out to analyse changes in governance processes in Southeast Asia, particularly those relating to democratic development Offers much empirical analysis of local democratization that will prove very useful to future scholars. Democratization - Asia, Southeastern Asia, Southeastern - Politics and givernment - 1945-