Imperfect partners : the United States and Southeast Asia / Scot Marciel.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Marciel, Scot, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States--Foreign relations--Southeast Asia.

United States.

Southeast Asia--Foreign relations--United States.

Southeast Asia.

Southeast Asia--Politics and government--1945-.

Physical Description:

xviii, 536 pages : maps ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield ; Stanford : Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center, [2023]

Summary:

"Imperfect Partners is former ambassador Scot Marciel's inside account of US relations with Southeast Asia since the Cold War. Combining research, anecdotes and analysis, Marciel offers insights into U.S. approaches toward allies, former foes, and countries in transition, plus practical recommendations for boosting U.S. influence in the region"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: pt. I The Allies

1. A Troubled Ally

The Philippines under Marcos

2. A Bumpy Ride

U.S.-Philippine Ties since the People Power Revolution

3. Great and Good Friends

The United States and Thailand

pt. II The Former Foes

4. From Enemies to Friends (Part 1)

Renewing Ties with Vietnam

5. From Enemies to Friends (Part 2)

The Development of U.S.-Vietnam Relations

6. Tragedy and Disappointment

Cambodia since the War

pt. III Countries in Transition

7. From Sukarno to Suharto to SBY

Dealing with ASEAN's Giant

8. Building a Partnership

U.S.-Indonesian Ties since 2010

9. The Cause

Burma/Myanmar under Military Rule

10. When Things Go South

The Aung San Suu Kyi Government

pt. IV ASEAN, China, and the United States

11. The Enigma of ASEAN

12. China's Role

13. Toward a Better Partnership.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Marciel, Scot. Imperfect partners.

ISBN:

9781538178942

153817894X

9781538178959

1538178958

OCLC:

1365385638