The ASEAN Miracle
A Catalyst for Peace
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284 pages
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Hardback
284 pages
Kishore Mahbubani and Jeffery Sng
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is a miracle. Why?
In an era of growing cultural pessimism, many thoughtful individuals believe that different civilizations cannot live together in peace. The ten countries of ASEAN provide a thriving counterexample of civilizational coexistence. Here 625m people live together in peace. Stories of peace are told less frequently than stories of conflict and war. ASEAN’s imperfections make better headlines than its achievements. But in the hands of Kishore Mahbubani and Jeffery Sng, the good news story is also a provocation and a challenge to the rest of the world.
Kishore Mahbubani is dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore.
Jeffery Sng is a writer and former diplomat based in Bangkok.
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Kishore Mahbubani and Jeffery Sng
Description
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is a miracle. Why?
In an era of growing cultural pessimism, many thoughtful individuals believe that different civilizations—especially Islam and the West—cannot live together in peace. The ten countries of ASEAN provide a thriving counterexample of civilizational coexistence. Here 625m people live together in peace. This miracle was delivered by ASEAN.
In an era of growing economic pessimism, where many young people believe that their lives will get worse in coming decades, Southeast Asia bubbles with optimism. In an era where many thinkers predict rising geopolitical competition and tension, ASEAN regularly brings together all the world’s great powers.
Stories of peace are told less frequently than stories of conflict and war. ASEAN’s imperfections make better headlines than its achievements. But in the hands of Kishore Mahbubani and Jeffery Sng, the good news story is also a provocation and a challenge to the rest of the world.
About the Author
Kishore Mahbubani is dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, and author of The New Asian Hemisphere: The Irresistible Shift of Global Power to the East.
Jeffery Sng is a writer and former diplomat based in Bangkok, and co-author of A History of the Thai-Chinese.
Kishore Mahbubani and Jeffery Sng
Table of contents
Acknowledgements
Preface
Introduction
1. The Four Waves
The Indian Wave
The Chinese Wave
The Muslim Wave
The Western Wave
2. The ASEAN Ecosystem of Peace
First Factor: The Fear of Communism
Second Factor: The Role of Strong Leaders
Third Factor: Geopolitical Luck
Fourth Factor: Market-Oriented Economic Policies
Fifth Factor: ASEAN-Based Regional Networks
3. ASEAN and the Great Powers
ASEAN and America
ASEAN and China
ASEAN and the EU
ASEAN and India
ASEAN and Japan
4. Pen Sketches
Brunei
Cambodia
Indonesia
Laos
Malaysia
Myanmar
The Philippines
Singapore
Thailand
Vietnam
5. ASEAN: Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths
Weaknesses
Threats
Opportunities
Conclusion
6. ASEAN’s Peace Prize
Three Bold Recommendations
Bibliography
Index
Kishore Mahbubani and Jeffery Sng
Kishore Mahbubani and Jeffery Sng
Review
‘It is hard to overstate ASEAN’s contributions to peace, prosperity and transnational cooperation….’
—Kofi Annan
‘A powerful and passionate account of how, against all odds, ASEAN transformed the region and why Asia and the world need it even more today.’
—Amitav Acharya
‘The ASEAN story is hugely instructive and this book tells it very well.’
—Lawrence W. Summers
‘A must-read for policymakers all around the world….’
—Pascal Lamy
Description
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is a miracle. Why?
In an era of growing cultural pessimism, many thoughtful individuals believe that different civilizations—especially Islam and the West—cannot live together in peace. The ten countries of ASEAN provide a thriving counterexample of civilizational coexistence. Here 625m people live together in peace. This miracle was delivered by ASEAN.
In an era of growing economic pessimism, where many young people believe that their lives will get worse in coming decades, Southeast Asia bubbles with optimism. In an era where many thinkers predict rising geopolitical competition and tension, ASEAN regularly brings together all the world’s great powers.
Stories of peace are told less frequently than stories of conflict and war. ASEAN’s imperfections make better headlines than its achievements. But in the hands of Kishore Mahbubani and Jeffery Sng, the good news story is also a provocation and a challenge to the rest of the world.
About the Author
Kishore Mahbubani is dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, and author of The New Asian Hemisphere: The Irresistible Shift of Global Power to the East.
Jeffery Sng is a writer and former diplomat based in Bangkok, and co-author of A History of the Thai-Chinese.
Reviews
‘It is hard to overstate ASEAN’s contributions to peace, prosperity and transnational cooperation….’
—Kofi Annan
‘A powerful and passionate account of how, against all odds, ASEAN transformed the region and why Asia and the world need it even more today.’
—Amitav Acharya
‘The ASEAN story is hugely instructive and this book tells it very well.’
—Lawrence W. Summers
‘A must-read for policymakers all around the world….’
—Pascal Lamy
Table of contents
Acknowledgements
Preface
Introduction
1. The Four Waves
The Indian Wave
The Chinese Wave
The Muslim Wave
The Western Wave
2. The ASEAN Ecosystem of Peace
First Factor: The Fear of Communism
Second Factor: The Role of Strong Leaders
Third Factor: Geopolitical Luck
Fourth Factor: Market-Oriented Economic Policies
Fifth Factor: ASEAN-Based Regional Networks
3. ASEAN and the Great Powers
ASEAN and America
ASEAN and China
ASEAN and the EU
ASEAN and India
ASEAN and Japan
4. Pen Sketches
Brunei
Cambodia
Indonesia
Laos
Malaysia
Myanmar
The Philippines
Singapore
Thailand
Vietnam
5. ASEAN: Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths
Weaknesses
Threats
Opportunities
Conclusion
6. ASEAN’s Peace Prize
Three Bold Recommendations
Bibliography
Index
