I think I have mentioned previously that as an Australian, I believe that our country should make more of an effort to reach out to and engage with our closest neighbours, rather than waiting for them to engage with us, on our terms. Part of this then is making more of an effort to pay attention to and understand the politics of the region. Now, I have to confess here, while I have made the choice to sniff out more works describing the politics […]
I Do Wonder if the Title Blood and Money Might Have Been More Appropriate?
Blood and Silk: Power and Conflict in Modern Southeast Asia by Michael Vatikiotis
