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Middle Power Statecraft: Indonesia, Malaysia And The Asia-Pacific, Jonathan Ping
Middle Power Statecraft: Indonesia, Malaysia And The Asia-Pacific, Jonathan Ping
Jonathan H. Ping
Jonathan Ping's volume establishes a unifying theory for the concept of middle power (MP). MPs are states which have an innate form of statecraft and perceived power as a result of their size. The book presents hybridization theory as a basis for analysis, policy development and prediction of MP statecraft and perceived power. A prerequisite to the founding of hybridization theory is the new statistical method of definition which identifies sixteen MPs of Asia and the Pacific.
The volume takes a comparative focus on Indonesia and Malaysia to inform and test hybridization theory, as well as to provide a historical …
Indonesia, East Timor And Australia, Jonathan Ping
Indonesia, East Timor And Australia, Jonathan Ping
Jonathan H. Ping
No abstract provided.
Statecraft, Australia And The Future Of Indonesia, Jonathan H. Ping
Statecraft, Australia And The Future Of Indonesia, Jonathan H. Ping
Jonathan H. Ping
Extract:
Indonesia is reconstructing itself. Democracy has taken hold, a free press is working and the rule of law is gaining popularity. What about selfdetermination, human rights and the environment? Can Australia play a role in assisting those people and groups in Indonesia that can’t help themselves? Can Australia’s leaders help? To date, unfortunately, it can be argued that Australia has no statesmen (or stateswomen) only politicians! The character of a ‘statesperson’ sees them looking at the world in a proactive and thus inventive way which allows them to create circumstances and also to take advantage of opportunities. The reactionary …
Indonesia In Transition: People And Events, Jonathan Ping
Indonesia In Transition: People And Events, Jonathan Ping
Jonathan H. Ping
No abstract provided.
Statecraft: Indonesia In Crisis, Jonathan Ping