Books published by ISEAS

Examines the role of social media in the past two decades in Southeast Asia. The book traces the emergence of social media discourse in Southeast Asia, and its potential as a ""liberation technology"" in both democratizing and authoritarian states.

Joergen Moeller's previous book discussed the impact of technology, dehumanization and values on politics and economics. In this book, he takes his analysis a step further. The cocktail of capitalism, globalization and technology has turned toxic, causing disruption in the global economy and societal structures.

Offers the first comprehensive study of Indonesia's contemporary democratic decline. Contributors identify, explain and debate the signs of regression, including arbitrary state crackdowns on freedom of speech, the rise of vigilantism, deepening political polarization, populist mobilization, and the dysfunction of key democratic institutions.

Born with motor impairment, Sarwono Kusumaatmadja grew up with low self-esteem. Yet, within this awkward, shy boy lay a steely resolve to overcome his weaknesses. In taking on all the opportunities that came his way, Sarwono remained true to himself, which later meant saying no to President Soeharto.

"An important and timely volume that addresses the changing nature of Islamic leadership in the world's most popular Muslim country. This book debunks many (mis)perceptions that Indonesia Islam is monolithic. It also redefines dominant characterisation of Islam by Orientalist scholars, such as santri and abangan Muslims." - Haedar Nashir, Chairman of Muhammadiyah

American Indo-Pacific policy will be driven by its China policy, regardless of whether there is a second-term Donald Trump administration or a first-term Joe Biden administration. This book reflects on this issue.

There are at least 80-100 business associations in Malaysia today, representing over 600,000 firms. In February to April 2020, a range of chamber leaders and officers were interviewed to record their experiences of the recent Pakatan Harapan administration, and any future lessons for business associations in post GE-14 Malaysia.

Analyses the concept of religious expression vis-a-vis freedom of speech in Malaysia from philosophical, political and theoretical perspectives. The book discusses the major sources of religious expression, examines multiple facets of the Islamization policy, and explores domestic religious expression.

Gathers the best social scientists in Singapore to examine issues of ethnicity, religion, class, and culture in order to understand the many different fault lines that run across the multicultural city-state. These essays are written in an engaging manner and are designed to present the authors' expertise to a wider audience.

Drawing from eleven rich case studies in Asia, this book is the first to explore how heritage is used as aid and diplomacy by various agencies to produce knowledge, power, values and geopolitics in the global heritage regime.