Empire and Neoliberalism in Asia [Paperback]

This book analyzes the overall effect of American primacy on social and political conflicts in Asia, discussing how the post-Cold War American agenda does not promote democratization in the region, in contradiction to one of the major proclaimed aims of the proponents of the Pax Americana. This team of renowned scholars argue that the US agenda can strengthen anti-democratic impulses in Asian societies, exacerbating and complicating existing domestic conflicts and struggles. Empire and Neoliberalism in Asiaalso examines how the requirements of the War on Terror intersect with, and reinforce, those of transnationalized sections of American capital.

Drawing on country case studies, this multidisciplinary book looks at the ramifications of the American Empire for the Asian region and will appeal to anyone interested in Asian politics, international relations, political economy, development studies and sociology.

1. Empire, Neo-liberalism, and Asia: An IntroductionVedi Hadiz  Part 1: Theoretical Issues and the International Context  2. The Pole and the Triangle: US Power and the Triangle of Americas, Asia and Europe Goran Therborn  3. Beyond New Imperialism: Neo-liberalism, Securitisation and the New Transnational Regulatory Governance Kanishka Jayasuriya  4. The Reordering of the Pax Americana: How Does Southeast Asia Fit In? Richard Robison  5. The Rise of the Neocons and American Foreign Policy Mark Beeson  6. International Conflicts and Asia at the End of the Fossil Energy Regime Elmar Altvater  Part 2: Asia: Social Conflict, Power, and American Empire  7. Neo-Liberal Globalization, Conflict and Security: New Life for Authoritarianism in Asia? Garry Rodan and Kevin Hewison  8. IndonelÃ"