Catching the wind

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Thailand has the opportunity to develop into a leading economic and political power in Southeast Asia by reframing its foreign policy. Thailand has made significant economic progress after the end of the Cold War, which can be used to transform its relations with the Indochinese neighbors, as well as China, Japan and the US. This can be achieved by encouraging business and investment in these countries, by establishing peaceful relations with its close neighbors and by promoting political organizations such as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Thailand, International relations, Thai foreign relations, Indochina

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Democracy is no enemy of growth

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There have been a number of examples recently of how dictatorships in certain Asian countries retain power by using the argument that greater democracy will hamper economic development. They point to the Philippines, which they claim is economically underdeveloped because it introduced democracy too early. This argument has a number of vital flaws. Most importantly, it is unclear how long democracy must wait until a sufficient level of economic development has been achieved.

Economic development, Asia, Democracy

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Asian Godfathers: Money and Power in Hong Kong and South-East Asia

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Interviews with Asia's business godfathers and their associates are presented in Joe Studewell's "Asian Godfathers: Money and Power in Hong Kong and South-East Asia". The business godfathers' relation with postcolonial government and their influence on the economy are investigated.

Management dynamics, Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, Economic aspects, Practice, Influence, Criticism and interpretation, Works, Businesspeople, Entrepreneurship, Business success, Entrepreneurs, Critical essay, Asian Godfathers: Money and Power in Hong Kong and South-East Asia (Book), Studwell, Joe

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