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Power Networks of Political Families in Southeast Asia

The Enduring Dynastic Influence in Democratic Contexts

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ID21243385
AuthorsRahmad Hidayat (0000-0002-2413-8675, corresponding author)
Year2024
Volume12
Issue2
Pages413-438
Publication date2024-04-25
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJAS (Journal of ASEAN Studies) (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2338-1353 • E-ISSN: 2338-1361
PublisherUniversitas Bina Nusantara (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.21512/jas.v12i2.12013
OpenAlexW4410376749
LanguageEN
References cited35

This research systematically analyzed the dynamics of political dynasties in Southeast Asia by uncovering their prevalence, influence, and evolution over the 2009 to 2024 period. Using bibliometric mapping and content analysis, it explored 74 documents across 47 sources, including journals, books, and conference papers, obtained from the Scopus database. The primary objective was to identify thematic trends, blind spots, and the implications of these findings for understanding political stability, governance, and democratic processes in the region. The results highlighted a remarkable concentration of research in Southeast Asia, particularly the Philippines and Indonesia, where entrenched political dynasties shape governance and democratic processes. These countries dominate the literature, reflecting their unique political landscapes and the pervasive influence of familial power structures. In contrast, the lack of research on other Southeast Asian nations such as Brunei, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Timor Leste, and Vietnam highlights a critical gap that leaves the dynamics of political dynasties in these less-studied contexts. The geographic imbalance underscores the need for broader investigations to develop a more inclusive understanding of Southeast Asian political dynasties

Democracy · Development economics · Economics · Ethnology · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Sociology · Southeast asia · Asian Studies and History · History · Law

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