Routledge - Presidentialism and Democracy in East and Southeast Asia

Explore the complex relationship between presidential systems and democratic stability in East and Southeast Asia. This academic text from the Routledge/City University of Hong Kong Southeast Asia Series provides a detailed examination of how different executive structures affect political landscapes. By analyzing three distinct areas of study, the book helps readers understand the risks associated with competing legitimacies between executive and legislative branches. It also addresses important questions regarding institutional design, specifically looking at semi-presidentialism and the growing trend of executive aggrandizement. Despite periods of political conflict and instability within the region, this work shows how various presidential models - ranging from pure forms to hybrid systems - have maintained resilience. This book is a valuable resource for students and scholars interested in the political evolution and institutional strength of East and Southeast Asian democracies.