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Connecting Great Minds
ASIAN
STUDIES
2021
AVA I L A B L E I N P R I N T A N D D I G I TA L
M O R E D I G I TA L P R O D U C T S O N W O R L D S C I N E T
Highlights Asian Studies Catalogue 2021
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Editor-in-Chief: Kym Anderson edited by Bambang Susantono, edited by Kai Hong Phua Editor-in-Chief: Mark Beeson
(University of Adelaide and Australian Donghyun Park & Shu Tian (Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, (University of Western
National University, Australia) (Asian Development Bank, Philippines) National University of Singapore), et al. Australia, Australia)
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by Tommy Koh by Cuihong Cai by Victor Fung-Shuen Sit by Sui Yao
(Ambassador-at-Large, (Fudan University, China) (University of Hong Kong, (Central University of Finance
Singapore) & Lay Hwee Yeo Hong Kong) and Economics, China)
(European Union Centre,
Singapore)
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by Jinghao Zhou edited by Zuraidah Ibrahim by Alfredo Toro Hardy by Yadong Luo
(Hobart and William Smith & Jeffie Lam (South China (Venezuelan Scholar (University of Miami, USA)
Colleges, USA) Morning Post, Hong Kong) and Diplomat)
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by Gungwu Wang by Cheng Li by Stephan Feuchtwang &
edited by Kerry Brown
(National University of (Brookings Institution, USA) Hans Steinmüller (London
(King’s College London, UK)
Singapore, Singapore) School of Economics, UK)
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Asian Studies Catalogue 2021
ASIA-PACIFIC
The Strategic Relations Between India, the Advanced Research on Asian Economy and
Economies of Other Continents - Vol 11
United States and Japan in the Indo-Pacific Development Strategies of
When Three is Not a Crowd
by Rupakjyoti Borah (Sharda University, India) Open Economies
Cases from Emerging East and
Key Features
Southeast Asia
• This book will analyse the rapidly-evolving relations between by Frank S T Hsiao & Mei-Chu Wang Hsiao
India, the US and Japan in the in the Indo-Pacific (University of Colorado, Denver, USA)
• Its novelty factor will be that it will parse how the outbreak of
the coronavirus pandemic will upset great power relations in the In an open economy, basic development
region strategies include promoting foreign exports,
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evolving ties between India, the US and Japan in the Indo- This well-researched scholarly book collects closely-related papers
Pacific, a concept which is fast catching up in the academic and by Frank Hsiao and Mei-Chu Wang Hsiao and studies the causal
policy circles worldwide relations and the degree of importance among these three strategies
for policymakers, scholars and students of development studies and
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Case Studies on Preventive The Political Economy of
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edited by Yanjun Guo & Lin Wu
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China Foreign Affairs University, China)
Editor-in-chief: Edward D Mansfield
To explore a Preventive Diplomacy (PD) mode (University of Pennsylvania, USA)
compatible with the regional situation step by & Nita Rudra (Georgetown
step on the basis of consensus has become the University, USA)
common will of the regional countries. Focusing Over the past 20 years, social
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largely as a consequence of the rise of China and its on the United States, China and the region’s most significant
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Reference Works available on WorldSciNetAsian Studies Catalogue 2021
Green Development of State Capitalism in Eurasia
Asia-Pacific Cities by Martin C Spechler (Indiana University, USA),
Building Better Cities Towards 2030 et al.
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Research Center of the State Council, economic system that has arisen in Central
PRC, China) Asia, replacing the simplistic ideas of “petro-
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green development in over 100 major cities presents three types of state capitalism now
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and city clusters are accumulated and presented in the form of a new based on extensive interviewing in the native languages in five of the
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cities discussed in the case studies are Penang (Malaysia), Singapore, resources for these authoritarian regimes, their decision-making, and
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Shadows Across the Golden Start-up Thailand
Land The Entrepreneurs’Journey
by Philip C Zerrillo (Singapore Management
Myanmar’s Opening, Foreign Influence
University, Singapore), et al.
and Investment
by Simon S C Tay (Singapore Institute of This book contains a series of stories about
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The Untold Story • This book is the first single-authored
by Tommy Koh (Ambassador-at-Large, study of Joko Widodo’s first presidential
Singapore) & Lay Hwee Yeo (European term in the English language.
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the future and suggests some possible areas of cooperation. The book was completed. This allows the reader to trace the ways in
contains essays from all the ten ASEAN countries. The book’s foreword which issues that affected Joko Widodo’s first presidential term
is written by Singapore’s Foreign Minister, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan. developed over time, and more aptly captures what issues were
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Regional Evidence and Local Responses
edited by Suthiphand Chirathivat (Chulalongkorn University,
Thailand), et al.
Strong Patronage, Weak Parties
The Case for Electoral System
Key Features Redesign in the Philippines
• This book aims to bridge the gaps observed between evidence- edited by Paul D Hutchcroft
based practical analyses and the perceptions of various agents (Australian National University, Australia)
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• This book aims to help various stakeholders in Mainland ASEAN
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facing challenges from the shift in China’s role in the region
• Must-read for those who care about
with an adequate understanding or providing suggestions for
elections in the Philippines
supporting measures to be well found by all parties involved
• Demonstrates how electoral system
Readership: Students, researchers, and International Relations; and redesign is a critical first step to the
policymakers and practitioners. overarching goals of promoting democratic accountability and
consolidation
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Asia Competitiveness Institute - World Scientific Series
Rising from the Ashes
Annual Competitiveness UN Peacebuilding in Timor-Leste
Analysis and Impact by Viji Menon (S Rajaratnam School of
International Studies, Nanyang Technological
Estimation of Exchange Rates University, Singapore)
on Trade in Value-Added of
This book, Rising from the Ashes: UN
ASEAN Economies Peacebuilding in Timor-Leste, provides an
by Khee Giap Tan (Lee Kuan Yew School
in-depth look into the UN’s first experiment in
of Public Policy, National University of
governing and building peace in the aftermath
Singapore, Singapore), et al.
of conflict, using East Timor as a case study. It
“I echo the views of many past Discussants of examines how the Timorese have progressed
ACI Competitiveness Index on its coverage and methodological strength after the UN left and the challenges that lie ahead. The book is covered
when compared with other measures of competitiveness. Avoidance in two parts: in the first part, the book examines the UN’s role after it
of ‘beauty pageant contest’ is commendable and reflects ACI’s interest entered East Timor in 1999 as the de facto government; and in the
in analysis rather than media attraction ... Its sub-national or regional second part, the book examines how Timor-Leste has progressed in
measure of competitiveness is useful and unique.” peacebuilding after the UN’s withdrawal in 2012.
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Asia Competitiveness Institute - World Scientific Series edited by Yue Yang (China Foreign Affairs
Annual Competitiveness University, China) & Fujian Li (China Foreign
Analysis and Impact Affairs University, China)
Estimation of Exchange Rates The book addresses three areas: First,
the strengths and weaknesses of ASEAN
on Exports from Sub-National countries, and the opportunities and challenges
Economies of Indonesia for them in implementing the BRI (a SWOT
by Khee Giap Tan (Lee Kuan Yew School analysis); second, the impacts of BRI on
of Public Policy, National University of
building the ASEAN community; and third, interactions between BRI
Singapore, Singapore), et al.
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inform the government officials, both central and local, on the level of
and graduate students.
competitiveness after implementing the programmes. If the bureaucrats
want to improve competitiveness, these are the things which they have 276pp Jul 2019
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Dr Bambang Brodjonegoro
Minister for National Development Planning Agency,Indonesia
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The Timor-Leste/Australia
government stakeholders as well as general population. Conciliation
A Victory for UNCLOS and Peaceful
392pp Jan 2020 Settlement of Disputes
978-981-120-784-6 US$188 £165 edited by Hao Duy Phan
(National University of Singapore), et al.
Series on China-ASEAN Relations - Vol 2 This book provides detailed analyses of the
China-ASEAN Relations proceedings and a step-by-step account of
Cooperation and Development Volume 2 the conciliation process, as well as its wider
edited by Ying Liang (Guangxi University, China) implications for dispute settlement under
UNCLOS and beyond. The book also provides a comprehensive
10 This book is the second volume of Series on examination of each step of the conciliation proceedings. Critically, the
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ASEAN cooperation and development by research and analysis of the Timor Sea conciliation.
Chinese scholars from the China-ASEAN
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Democracies in ASEAN The Long Journey to Peace and
edited by Ronald U Mendoza (Asian Prosperity
Institute of Management, Philippines), et al. edited by Paul D Hutchcroft
(The Australian National University, Australia)
Containing the latest research and insights
of academics and development practitioners This volume provides both in-depth examination
pursuing political and economic reforms of the latest stage of a still-ongoing peace
in the ASEAN region, Building Inclusive process as well as richly textured analysis of
Democracies in ASEAN recognizes that a the historical, political, and economic context
well-functioning democracy is part of what underlying one of the most enduring conflicts
ultimately fosters inclusive growth and development. Inequitable access in the world. It is thus an extremely important
to democratic processes and mechanisms produce government policies foundational resource in the continuing quest for peace and prosperity
and initiatives that are inconsistent with the needs of the majority. in Mindanao.
Readership: Readers in political science, Southeast Asian studies, Readership: Scholars in South East Asian Studies, peace studies,
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