Routledge Military Politics in Southeast Asia - Conflict and Leadership

Explore the shifting dynamics of civil-military relations in Southeast Asia with this academic study from the Routledge Contemporary Southeast Asia Series. While scholars previously noted a decline in the political influence of armed forces during the late 1990s, the following decade saw a significant reversal of this trend. This book examines how military entities regained political power throughout the 2000s. It analyzes specific historical events, such as the 2006 Thai military coup, the expansion of political privileges for the Philippine armed forces under the Arroyo presidency, and the 2010 pseudo-democratic elections engineered by the Burmese junta. Written by distinguished experts on military affairs, this text provides a deep look into how conflict and leadership shape the political landscape of the region. It serves as an essential resource for students, historians, and professionals interested in military history and the changing role of armed forces in regional governance.