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:

1 online resource (380 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Lanham, MD : Rowman & Littlefield, [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 US influence in the region.

Contents:

A Troubled Ally: The Philippines under Marcos

A Bumpy Ride: U.S.-Philippine Ties since the People Power Revolution

Great and Good Friends: The United States and Thailand

From Enemies to Friends (Part 1): Renewing Ties with Vietnam

From Enemies to Friends (Part 2): The Development of U.S.-Vietnam Relations

Tragedy and Disappointment: Cambodia since the War

From Sukarno to Suharto to SBY: Dealing with ASEAN's Giant

Building a Partnership: U.S.-Indonesian Ties since

The Cause: Burma/Myanmar under Military Rule

When Things Go South: The Aung San Suu Kyi Government

The Enigma of ASEAN

China's Role

Toward a Better Partnership.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version: Marciel, Scot Imperfect Partners

ISBN:

9781538178966

1538178966

OCLC:

1375297170