Books published by Institute for Southeast Asian Studies

The power of the Thai military is exerted not only through its use of force but also by means of its socio-political arms. The Internal Security Operations Command represents a potent tool with which conservative elites can undermine and control electoral democracy and through which the military can maintain its power.

Provides a timely, comprehensive and analytical assessment of Indonesia's regional development dynamics in the post-decentralization environment. It explores historical, political and development patterns at the regional level; the relationship between decentralization and governance; local-level perspectives; migration, cities and connectivity; and the challenges confronting Aceh and Papua.