N Ganesan
Biographic Data
| ID | 70870 |
|---|---|
| NAME | N Ganesan |
| GIVEN NAMES | N |
| FAMILY NAME | Ganesan |
| SIGNATURE | GANESAN N |
| AFFILIATIONS | National University of Singapore |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2595-8330 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 30 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 45 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 30 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1989 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
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Appraising Myanmar's Democratic Transition and Evolving Challenges
Democratic transitions in Asia have received widespread interest in the political science literature since the 1990s. The Thein Sein-led government that came into power in 2010 in Myanmar has undertaken wide ranging reforms that has altered the country's political landscape. They include evolving a working relationship with the political opposition, freeing political prisoners, and the granting of amnesty to political exiles to encourage their re…
Singapore in 2014: Managing Domestic and Regional Concerns and Signalling a New Regional Role
Southeast Asian Affairs is the only one of its kind: a comprehensive annual review devoted to the international relations, politics, and economies of the region and its nation-states. The collected volumes of Southeast Asian Affairs have become a compendium documenting the dynamic evolution of regional and national developments in Southeast Asia from the end of the 'second' Vietnam War to the alarms and struggles of today. Over the years, the edi…
The Myanmar Peace Center: Its Origins, Activities, and Aspirations
This section provides an abbreviated political history of Myanmar and places the country's ethnic armed groups in contextual perspective. It also looks at
Singapore in 2012: A Year of Scandals, Attempted Political Engagement, and Socio-economic Anxieties
Southeast Asian Affairs is the only one of its kind: a comprehensive annual review devoted to the international relations, politics, and economies of the region and its nation-states. The collected volumes of Southeast Asian Affairs have become a compendium documenting the dynamic evolution of regional and national developments in Southeast Asia from the end of the ‘second’ Vietnam War to the alarms and struggles of today. Over the years, the edi…
Myanmar–China Relations: Interlocking Interests but Independent Output
The bilateral relationship between China and Myanmar is important and intricate despite being asymmetrical in China's favour. Whereas most observers regard the relationship as being heavily weighted in China's favour, Myanmar does have a fair amount of latitude within the relationship that is informed by historical, economic, and strategic considerations. The nationalism and xenophobia present in the attitudes of elite from the Myanmar military j…
Worsening Schisms in Thai Domestic Politics
The September 2006 military coup against the Thaksin government in Thailand has had a profound impact on Thai politics. It has arrested the process of democratic consolidation that was set in motion in the country in the 1990s. Although many of Thaksin's policies lacked the spirit of democratic governance, he was democratically elected and was ousted from power unconstitutionally. The entire tenure of Thaksin has brought to the fore two deep clea…
Thai-Myanmar-Asean Relations: The Politics of Face and Grace
Thai-Myanmar and Thai-ASEAN relations have undergone significant changes recently. Whereas ASEAN was generally keen in the late 1980s and 1990s not to isolate Burma/Myanmar diplomatically, there has been an increasing chorus of voices in ASEAN opposing a continuation of the political status quo there. In particular, there have been calls for the release of NLD detainees, including Aung San Suu Kyi, and the start of a meaningful attempt at domesti…
A Plastic Nation: The Curse of Thainess in Thai‐ Burmese Relations
A Plastic Nation: The Curse of Thainess in Thai-Burmese Relations. By Pavin Chachavalpongpun. New York: University Press of America, 2005. Softcover: 188pp. This is a rather interesting book in that it examines the impact of distorted nationalism on an important bilateral relationship in Southeast Asia. Whereas there is an element of abstract imagination that accompanies all attempts to define nationalism and embellish it as an artifact worthy of…
Appraising Democratic Consolidation in Thailand under Thaksin's Thai Rak Thai Government
This article identifies how democracy and transparency in Thailand have been subverted since 2001. Specifically, it appraises the sentiments and trends that have been in place since 1993 to prevent a return to authoritarian government. Additionally, it also examines structures and policies that have thwarted democratic consolidation since 2000. The central hypothesis of the article is that there has been a structural weakening of democracy in Tha…
Liberal and Structural Ethnic Political Accommodation in Malaysia
This chapter examines the political evolution of Malaysia in relation to minority communities, and compares the Malaysian experience to Western liberal theories of multiculturalism. The first three sections of the chapter focus on the important eras in the political history of the Malaysian model: colonization and migration, political independence, and the 1969 ethnic riots and resulting policy initiatives. The final section explores the constitu…
Realism and Interdependence in Singapore’s Foreign Policy
Singapore’s existence and success derive in part from its achievements in the domestic political arena and in part from the skilful management of a well-defined foreign policy with clearly identifiable goals and issues. A visible core of realist self-reliance is layered with the demands of a competitive trading state that requires a liberal international trading regime. Hence, both competitive and cooperative philosophies support Singapore’s fore…
Thaksin and the Politics of Domestic and Regional Consolidation in Thailand
Contemporary Southeast Asia: A Journal of International and Strategic Affairs - Volume 26, Number 1, April 2004
Civilizing the Margins: Southeast Asian Government Policies for the Development of Minorities
Malaysia in 2003: Leadership Transition with a Tall Shadow
Abdullah Badawi's replacement of Mahathir Mohamad as prime minister leaves him with many challenges. These include the anointing of a deputy, healing rifts within the United Malays National Organization and the Malay community, and preparing for a general election by 2004. While Malaysia has posted positive economic growth, there is some concern over regular deficit spending. With the country at the head of the Non-Aligned Movement and the Organi…
Malaysia in 2002: Political Consolidation amid Change
In 2002, the Malaysian government underwent significant political consolidation. Despite Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's sudden announcement in June of his resignation, he will remain in office until October 2003, after which Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi will replace him as prime minister. The government's political consolidation derived partly from its war on terrorism, which allowed it to marginalize the mainstream opposition. Additi…
Appraising Democratic Developments in Postauthoritarian States: Thailand and Indonesia
Asian Affairs: An American Review
Thailand's Relations with Malaysia and Myanmar in Post-Cold War Southeast Asia
This article examines Thai policy towards Malaysia and Myanmar in the post-Cold War period and argues that bilateral relations between Thailand and these countries have deteriorated considerably. The immediate reason for the change is the collapse of structural arrangements associated with the Cold War, in particular the Indochina Security Complex and domestic political developments in Thailand and Myanmar. Whereas a number of issues like illegal…
Singapore's Foreign Policy: Coping with Vulnerability
Asean ́s Relations with Major External Powers
Asean ́s Relations with Major External Powers
The international relations of Southeast Asia has traditionally been determined by external powers. During the Cold War until the conclusion of the Second Indochina War in 1975, the United States had overwhelming influence on the ASEAN states. Between 1975 and 1989, ASEAN achieved greater accommodation with China to address Thai security concerns. Since 1989, ASEAN has been relatively free of external power entanglements. Preliminary evidence fro…
Singapore: Entrenching a City‐State ́s Dominant Party System
The year 1997 was significant for Singapore's domestic politics. In January the People's Action Party (PAP) secured some 65 per cent of the total votes cast in the general election and arrested the erosion of its electoral support, which appeared to be in exorable decline since 1980. A number of structural changes for political contestation, in particular the enlargement of the Group Repre sentation Constituencies (GRCs) and ensuing reduction in …
Malaysia-Singapore Relations: Some Recent Developments
In this article I examine the relationship between Malaysia and Singapore, providing a historical perspective for the recent disruptions in the relationship and identifying the areas of disagreement between the two countries. Additionally, I argue that strained relations between Malaysia and Singapore, which together with Indonesia make up the geostrategic core of ASEAN, present problems for the evolution of a security community in Southeast Asia…
Democracy in Singapore
1996). Democracy in Singapore. Asian Journal of Political Science: Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 63-79
Testing Neoliberal Institutionalism in Southeast Asia
Myanmar–China Relations: Interlocking Interests but Independent Output
The bilateral relationship between China and Myanmar is important and intricate despite being asymmetrical in China's favour. Whereas most observers regard the relationship as being heavily weighted in China's favour, Myanmar does have a fair amount of latitude within the relationship that is informed by historical, economic, and strategic considerations. The nationalism and xenophobia present in the attitudes of elite from the Myanmar military j…
A Plastic Nation: The Curse of Thainess in Thai‐ Burmese Relations
A Plastic Nation: The Curse of Thainess in Thai-Burmese Relations. By Pavin Chachavalpongpun. New York: University Press of America, 2005. Softcover: 188pp. This is a rather interesting book in that it examines the impact of distorted nationalism on an important bilateral relationship in Southeast Asia. Whereas there is an element of abstract imagination that accompanies all attempts to define nationalism and embellish it as an artifact worthy of…
Democracy in Singapore
1996). Democracy in Singapore. Asian Journal of Political Science: Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 63-79
Testing Neoliberal Institutionalism in Southeast Asia
The Myanmar Peace Center: Its Origins, Activities, and Aspirations
This section provides an abbreviated political history of Myanmar and places the country's ethnic armed groups in contextual perspective. It also looks at
Appraising Democratic Consolidation in Thailand under Thaksin's Thai Rak Thai Government
This article identifies how democracy and transparency in Thailand have been subverted since 2001. Specifically, it appraises the sentiments and trends that have been in place since 1993 to prevent a return to authoritarian government. Additionally, it also examines structures and policies that have thwarted democratic consolidation since 2000. The central hypothesis of the article is that there has been a structural weakening of democracy in Tha…
Factors affecting Singapore's foreign policy towards Malaysia
(1991). Factors affecting Singapore's foreign policy towards Malaysia. Australian Journal of International Affairs: Vol. 45, No. 2, pp. 182-195
Thaksin and the Politics of Domestic and Regional Consolidation in Thailand
Contemporary Southeast Asia: A Journal of International and Strategic Affairs - Volume 26, Number 1, April 2004
Appraising Democratic Developments in Postauthoritarian States: Thailand and Indonesia
Asian Affairs: An American Review
Malaysia-Singapore Relations: Some Recent Developments
In this article I examine the relationship between Malaysia and Singapore, providing a historical perspective for the recent disruptions in the relationship and identifying the areas of disagreement between the two countries. Additionally, I argue that strained relations between Malaysia and Singapore, which together with Indonesia make up the geostrategic core of ASEAN, present problems for the evolution of a security community in Southeast Asia…
Rethinking Asean as a Security Community in Southeast Asia
T he Southeast Asian political landscape has been changed significantly by events related to the unwinding of bipolar international relations. Some of this change could have been envisaged given the extensive involvement of the superpowers, especially the United States in Southeast Asia. However, the scope and depth of some of these changes could hardly have been foreseen. This article reviews recent developments in Southeast Asia with the intent…
Worsening Schisms in Thai Domestic Politics
The September 2006 military coup against the Thaksin government in Thailand has had a profound impact on Thai politics. It has arrested the process of democratic consolidation that was set in motion in the country in the 1990s. Although many of Thaksin's policies lacked the spirit of democratic governance, he was democratically elected and was ousted from power unconstitutionally. The entire tenure of Thaksin has brought to the fore two deep clea…
Thai-Myanmar-Asean Relations: The Politics of Face and Grace
Thai-Myanmar and Thai-ASEAN relations have undergone significant changes recently. Whereas ASEAN was generally keen in the late 1980s and 1990s not to isolate Burma/Myanmar diplomatically, there has been an increasing chorus of voices in ASEAN opposing a continuation of the political status quo there. In particular, there have been calls for the release of NLD detainees, including Aung San Suu Kyi, and the start of a meaningful attempt at domesti…
Malaysia in 2003: Leadership Transition with a Tall Shadow
Abdullah Badawi's replacement of Mahathir Mohamad as prime minister leaves him with many challenges. These include the anointing of a deputy, healing rifts within the United Malays National Organization and the Malay community, and preparing for a general election by 2004. While Malaysia has posted positive economic growth, there is some concern over regular deficit spending. With the country at the head of the Non-Aligned Movement and the Organi…
Malaysia in 2002: Political Consolidation amid Change
In 2002, the Malaysian government underwent significant political consolidation. Despite Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's sudden announcement in June of his resignation, he will remain in office until October 2003, after which Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi will replace him as prime minister. The government's political consolidation derived partly from its war on terrorism, which allowed it to marginalize the mainstream opposition. Additi…
Thailand's Relations with Malaysia and Myanmar in Post-Cold War Southeast Asia
This article examines Thai policy towards Malaysia and Myanmar in the post-Cold War period and argues that bilateral relations between Thailand and these countries have deteriorated considerably. The immediate reason for the change is the collapse of structural arrangements associated with the Cold War, in particular the Indochina Security Complex and domestic political developments in Thailand and Myanmar. Whereas a number of issues like illegal…
Taking Stock of Post-Cold War Developments in Asean
Singapore’s Foreign Policy Terrain
The Changing Shape of Government in the Asia-Pacific Region
Factors affecting Singapore's foreign policy towards Malaysia
(1991). Factors affecting Singapore's foreign policy towards Malaysia. Australian Journal of International Affairs: Vol. 45, No. 2, pp. 182-195
Singapore’s Foreign Policy Terrain
Taking Stock of Post-Cold War Developments in Asean
Rethinking Asean as a Security Community in Southeast Asia
T he Southeast Asian political landscape has been changed significantly by events related to the unwinding of bipolar international relations. Some of this change could have been envisaged given the extensive involvement of the superpowers, especially the United States in Southeast Asia. However, the scope and depth of some of these changes could hardly have been foreseen. This article reviews recent developments in Southeast Asia with the intent…
Testing Neoliberal Institutionalism in Southeast Asia
Democracy in Singapore
1996). Democracy in Singapore. Asian Journal of Political Science: Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 63-79
Singapore: Entrenching a City‐State ́s Dominant Party System
The year 1997 was significant for Singapore's domestic politics. In January the People's Action Party (PAP) secured some 65 per cent of the total votes cast in the general election and arrested the erosion of its electoral support, which appeared to be in exorable decline since 1980. A number of structural changes for political contestation, in particular the enlargement of the Group Repre sentation Constituencies (GRCs) and ensuing reduction in …
Malaysia-Singapore Relations: Some Recent Developments
In this article I examine the relationship between Malaysia and Singapore, providing a historical perspective for the recent disruptions in the relationship and identifying the areas of disagreement between the two countries. Additionally, I argue that strained relations between Malaysia and Singapore, which together with Indonesia make up the geostrategic core of ASEAN, present problems for the evolution of a security community in Southeast Asia…
Asean ́s Relations with Major External Powers
Asean ́s Relations with Major External Powers
The international relations of Southeast Asia has traditionally been determined by external powers. During the Cold War until the conclusion of the Second Indochina War in 1975, the United States had overwhelming influence on the ASEAN states. Between 1975 and 1989, ASEAN achieved greater accommodation with China to address Thai security concerns. Since 1989, ASEAN has been relatively free of external power entanglements. Preliminary evidence fro…
Appraising Democratic Developments in Postauthoritarian States: Thailand and Indonesia
Asian Affairs: An American Review
Thailand's Relations with Malaysia and Myanmar in Post-Cold War Southeast Asia
This article examines Thai policy towards Malaysia and Myanmar in the post-Cold War period and argues that bilateral relations between Thailand and these countries have deteriorated considerably. The immediate reason for the change is the collapse of structural arrangements associated with the Cold War, in particular the Indochina Security Complex and domestic political developments in Thailand and Myanmar. Whereas a number of issues like illegal…
Singapore's Foreign Policy: Coping with Vulnerability
Malaysia in 2002: Political Consolidation amid Change
In 2002, the Malaysian government underwent significant political consolidation. Despite Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's sudden announcement in June of his resignation, he will remain in office until October 2003, after which Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi will replace him as prime minister. The government's political consolidation derived partly from its war on terrorism, which allowed it to marginalize the mainstream opposition. Additi…
Thaksin and the Politics of Domestic and Regional Consolidation in Thailand
Contemporary Southeast Asia: A Journal of International and Strategic Affairs - Volume 26, Number 1, April 2004
Civilizing the Margins: Southeast Asian Government Policies for the Development of Minorities
Malaysia in 2003: Leadership Transition with a Tall Shadow
Abdullah Badawi's replacement of Mahathir Mohamad as prime minister leaves him with many challenges. These include the anointing of a deputy, healing rifts within the United Malays National Organization and the Malay community, and preparing for a general election by 2004. While Malaysia has posted positive economic growth, there is some concern over regular deficit spending. With the country at the head of the Non-Aligned Movement and the Organi…
Liberal and Structural Ethnic Political Accommodation in Malaysia
This chapter examines the political evolution of Malaysia in relation to minority communities, and compares the Malaysian experience to Western liberal theories of multiculturalism. The first three sections of the chapter focus on the important eras in the political history of the Malaysian model: colonization and migration, political independence, and the 1969 ethnic riots and resulting policy initiatives. The final section explores the constitu…
Realism and Interdependence in Singapore’s Foreign Policy
Singapore’s existence and success derive in part from its achievements in the domestic political arena and in part from the skilful management of a well-defined foreign policy with clearly identifiable goals and issues. A visible core of realist self-reliance is layered with the demands of a competitive trading state that requires a liberal international trading regime. Hence, both competitive and cooperative philosophies support Singapore’s fore…
Thai-Myanmar-Asean Relations: The Politics of Face and Grace
Thai-Myanmar and Thai-ASEAN relations have undergone significant changes recently. Whereas ASEAN was generally keen in the late 1980s and 1990s not to isolate Burma/Myanmar diplomatically, there has been an increasing chorus of voices in ASEAN opposing a continuation of the political status quo there. In particular, there have been calls for the release of NLD detainees, including Aung San Suu Kyi, and the start of a meaningful attempt at domesti…
A Plastic Nation: The Curse of Thainess in Thai‐ Burmese Relations
A Plastic Nation: The Curse of Thainess in Thai-Burmese Relations. By Pavin Chachavalpongpun. New York: University Press of America, 2005. Softcover: 188pp. This is a rather interesting book in that it examines the impact of distorted nationalism on an important bilateral relationship in Southeast Asia. Whereas there is an element of abstract imagination that accompanies all attempts to define nationalism and embellish it as an artifact worthy of…
Appraising Democratic Consolidation in Thailand under Thaksin's Thai Rak Thai Government
This article identifies how democracy and transparency in Thailand have been subverted since 2001. Specifically, it appraises the sentiments and trends that have been in place since 1993 to prevent a return to authoritarian government. Additionally, it also examines structures and policies that have thwarted democratic consolidation since 2000. The central hypothesis of the article is that there has been a structural weakening of democracy in Tha…
Worsening Schisms in Thai Domestic Politics
The September 2006 military coup against the Thaksin government in Thailand has had a profound impact on Thai politics. It has arrested the process of democratic consolidation that was set in motion in the country in the 1990s. Although many of Thaksin's policies lacked the spirit of democratic governance, he was democratically elected and was ousted from power unconstitutionally. The entire tenure of Thaksin has brought to the fore two deep clea…
Myanmar–China Relations: Interlocking Interests but Independent Output
The bilateral relationship between China and Myanmar is important and intricate despite being asymmetrical in China's favour. Whereas most observers regard the relationship as being heavily weighted in China's favour, Myanmar does have a fair amount of latitude within the relationship that is informed by historical, economic, and strategic considerations. The nationalism and xenophobia present in the attitudes of elite from the Myanmar military j…
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