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| Titel: |
Political space in Southeast Asia: 'Asian-style' and other democracies |
| Auteur: |
Hewison, Kevin |
| Verschenen in: |
Democratization |
| Paginering: | Jaargang 6 (1999) nr. 1 pagina's 224-245 |
| Jaar: |
1999 |
| Inhoud: |
Southeast Asia exhibits a remarkable range of political forms. This study examines the resiliency of Southeast Asian struggles to expand political space and replace authoritarianism with more representative political regimes. Following an introduction examining these struggles during the colonial and post-colonial periods, attention is given to the notion of 'Asian-style' democracy. It is suggested that this terminology represents a rejection of liberalism and of associated western-style democratic values. Malaysia and Singapore are cited as examples of illiberal approaches to political space, democratization and representation by the ruling parties. In contrast, Thailand and Indonesia are examples of recent democratization, which have more to do with popular struggles for expanded political space than with elite notions of 'Asian-style' democracy. There are some reasons for optimism regarding further democratization, or at least for the maintenance and expansion of political space, in the region as a whole. |
| Uitgever: |
Routledge |
| Bronbestand: |
Elektronische Wetenschappelijke Tijdschriften |
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