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Giants of Asia: Conversations with Thaksin

Author : Tom Plate
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
ISBN 13 : 9814382574
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (143 download)

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Download or read book Giants of Asia: Conversations with Thaksin written by Tom Plate and published by Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd. This book was released on 2011-12-15 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Going home is an iconic theme of literature and music that touches everyone’s heart. Bur rarely has that journey looked more like an impossible dream than for Thaksin Shinawatra, the much loved and much hated former prime minister of Thailand. Expelled from the former Siam by a military coup in 2006, the cell-phone billionaire retreated to a dacha in Dubai to bide his time and plot his triumphant return.While in exile in Dubai, Thaksin tells his tale of triumph and betrayal to American journalist Tom Plate as well as his personal thoughts about poverty reduction, power politics, the future of democracy in Asia — and why he prefers to lose at golf. In this volume, Plate masterfully dissects the mogul who ran his country like a CEO until the tanks came to show who was boss.

Giants of Asia: Conversations with Lee Kuan Yew

Author : Tom Plate
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
ISBN 13 : 9814435678
Total Pages : 251 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (144 download)

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Book Synopsis Giants of Asia: Conversations with Lee Kuan Yew by : Tom Plate

Download or read book Giants of Asia: Conversations with Lee Kuan Yew written by Tom Plate and published by Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd. This book was released on 2013-03-15 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Political genius is never without controversy, or without mystery. This is what makes it so interesting and so rare. Is Lee Kuan Yew the feral, authoritarian figure that Western critics claim? Or a stoic pioneer in new approaches to developing a nation—uncorrupt, modern, almost scientific? American journalist Tom Plate first interviewed the founder of modern Singapore in 1996 in a continuing back-and-forth with LKY that led to the summer of 2009, when the former prime minister agreed to sit down for two days of unprecedentedly informal but intense conversations that led to this special book.This new edition includes fascinating excerpts from prior interviews, as well as the author’s assessment of the man who goes down in history as the world’s longest-serving prime minister—and as one of the most unforgettable political figures of modern times. “You have done a superb job of capturing the many facets of this extraordinary man...." - Dr Henry A. Kissinger on Conversations with Lee Kuan Yew.

Conversations with Thaksin

Author : Tom Plate
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish International (Asia)
ISBN 13 : 9789814328685
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (286 download)

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Download or read book Conversations with Thaksin written by Tom Plate and published by Marshall Cavendish International (Asia). This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Political life meets art in the drama of Thailand's ousted Prime Minister who raised the hopes of the poor while creating enemies among the rich. Here Thaksin tells his tale of triumph and betrayal to journalist Tom Plate, as well as his secrets of poverty reduction, power politics and the future of democracy in Asia.

Giants of Asia: Conversations with Mahathir Mohamad

Author : Tom Plate
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
ISBN 13 : 981434687X
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (143 download)

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Book Synopsis Giants of Asia: Conversations with Mahathir Mohamad by : Tom Plate

Download or read book Giants of Asia: Conversations with Mahathir Mohamad written by Tom Plate and published by Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd. This book was released on 2011-07-01 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He began his professional career as a family physician but wound up prescribing innovative political medicines for the entire nation that remain controversial even today. Was he exactly the bold and fearless policy doctor that the troubled body politic of Malaysia needed? Or was he just another mendacious mediocrity with a record of persistent misdiagnoses, phony remedies and self-serving justifications? Only history’s judgment can offer the final verdict but Dr Mahathir himself is in no doubt. In a riveting series of unprecedented conversations, Malaysia’s most famous former prime minister reveals to American journalist and author Tom Plate a panoramic panoply of views on governing, on Islam, on Jews, on the West and on Malays that are striking in historical sweep and contemporary relevance.

The Fine Art of The Political Interview

Author : Tom Plate
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
ISBN 13 : 9814677574
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (146 download)

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Book Synopsis The Fine Art of The Political Interview by : Tom Plate

Download or read book The Fine Art of The Political Interview written by Tom Plate and published by Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For decades veteran journalist Tom Plate, the author of the ‘Giants of Asia’ series, has been engineering headline-making interviews with presidents to prime ministers to mob figures. Some were easy to deal with; others were complicated challenges. In this revealing book — part manual, part memoir — Plate offers a candid and comprehensive view of how to conduct the VIP interview. Is the Banderilla approach wise? What’s a ‘Viagra question’? Is there an interview etiquette? Detailed tips provide an insider’s perspective on what happens when the doors close, the interview pad comes out, and the political conversation begins. An important, revealing and entertaining book – half manual, half memoir and all true.

Conversations with Lee Kuan Yew

Author : Tom Plate
Publisher : Conversations with Giants of A
ISBN 13 : 9789814677615
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (776 download)

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Download or read book Conversations with Lee Kuan Yew written by Tom Plate and published by Conversations with Giants of A. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lee Kuan Yew was no one's fool and handled know-it-all Western journalists well when he cared to deal with them at all.

Giants of Asia: Conversations with Ban Ki-Moon

Author : Tom Plate
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
ISBN 13 : 9814408832
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (144 download)

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Download or read book Giants of Asia: Conversations with Ban Ki-Moon written by Tom Plate and published by Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Only eight people have been privileged to hold the job of Secretary General since the United Nations’ founding in 1945. And only one of them has ever told the inside story of the UN while still holding that special office. That man is Ban Ki-moon, the veteran diplomat and former star foreign minister of South Korea now in his second term as “SG”. Because he understands that the UN is in crisis – and because he fears the reasons for this are not widely understood – he believes it is time to unveil the truth about the organization and explain why its failure would be a catastrophe. The result, via unprecedented conversations with American journalist Tom Plate, is a deeply revealing book about the kinds of issues and challenges whose resolutions (or lack thereof) will in fact determine the future of the world.

Yo-Yo Diplomacy (Tom Plate on Asia): An American Columnist Tackles The Ups-and-Downs Between China and the US

Author : Tom Plate
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
ISBN 13 : 9814779482
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (147 download)

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Download or read book Yo-Yo Diplomacy (Tom Plate on Asia): An American Columnist Tackles The Ups-and-Downs Between China and the US written by Tom Plate and published by Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd. This book was released on 2017-07-15 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third of the “Tom Plate on Asia” series, Yo-Yo Diplomacy compiles the compelling and insightful columns on Asia by award-winning journalist Tom Plate over the past two years. From tensions in the South China Sea to China’s stock market turbulence and Hong Kong’s bookseller saga, the veteran columnist continues to examine the rise of Asia and the role of America in this dynamic and diverse region. The collection is enlivened with thoughtful retrospectives and personal comments providing vivid backstories. The result is an informative and readable anthology that would prove valuable not only political and current affairs commentators, but also to the layperson wishing to learn more about pivotal developments in the Asia-Pacific region

A Doctor in the House

Author : Mahathir bin Mohamad
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 900 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)

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Download or read book A Doctor in the House written by Mahathir bin Mohamad and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 900 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

How Asia Works

Author : Joe Studwell
Publisher : Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
ISBN 13 : 0802193471
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (21 download)

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Download or read book How Asia Works written by Joe Studwell and published by Open Road + Grove/Atlantic. This book was released on 2013-07-02 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A good read for anyone who wants to understand what actually determines whether a developing economy will succeed.” —Bill Gates, “Top 5 Books of the Year” An Economist Best Book of the Year from a reporter who has spent two decades in the region, and who the Financial Times said “should be named chief myth-buster for Asian business.” In How Asia Works, Joe Studwell distills his extensive research into the economies of nine countries—Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, and China—into an accessible, readable narrative that debunks Western misconceptions, shows what really happened in Asia and why, and for once makes clear why some countries have boomed while others have languished. Studwell’s in-depth analysis focuses on three main areas: land policy, manufacturing, and finance. Land reform has been essential to the success of Asian economies, giving a kick-start to development by utilizing a large workforce and providing capital for growth. With manufacturing, industrial development alone is not sufficient, Studwell argues. Instead, countries need “export discipline,” a government that forces companies to compete on the global scale. And in finance, effective regulation is essential for fostering, and sustaining growth. To explore all of these subjects, Studwell journeys far and wide, drawing on fascinating examples from a Philippine sugar baron’s stifling of reform to the explosive growth at a Korean steel mill. “Provocative . . . How Asia Works is a striking and enlightening book . . . A lively mix of scholarship, reporting and polemic.” —The Economist

A Short History of South-East Asia

Author : Peter Church
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119062489
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (19 download)

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Download or read book A Short History of South-East Asia written by Peter Church and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-03-13 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the fascinating history of south-east Asia A Short History of South-East Asia, Sixth Edition is the latest in a series of updated texts spotlighting this fascinating region. With revised chapters for all of the countries in this geographic area, this interesting text paints a remarkable overview of the characters and events that have shaped this part of the world. Founded upon a deeply perceptive observation of the late founding Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Kuan Yew, this book brings shape to the idea that 'to understand the present and to anticipate the future, one must know enough of the past, enough to have a sense of the history of a people.' With an approachable writing style and comprehensive content, this unique text was written for business readers interested in improving their understanding of this important region. With globalization continuing to gain momentum, south-east Asia is emerging as an important business sector for many industries. Not only does this open up professional opportunities, it exposes individuals in other parts of the world to the unique histories and cultures of the area. If you are interested in learning more about the region, this abbreviated text is a wonderful resource. Explore historic and political developments that have taken place throughout south-east Asia Quickly navigate text organized by country, allowing you to dive into the events that have shaped Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam Gain an important global perspective, which can prove valuable on personal and professional levels Leverage your new understanding of the region's past to better understand its present and anticipate its future A Short History of South-East Asia, Sixth Edition is an abbreviated history of south-east Asia written with business readers in mind.

The Borderlands of Southeast Asia

Author : James Clad
Publisher : NDU Press
ISBN 13 : 1780399227
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (83 download)

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Download or read book The Borderlands of Southeast Asia written by James Clad and published by NDU Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As an academic field in its own right, the topic of border studies is experiencing a revival in university geography courses as well as in wider political commentary. Until recently, border studies in contemporary Southeast Asia appeared as an afterthought at best to the politics of interstate rivalry and national consolidation. The maps set out all agreed postcolonial lines. Meanwhile, the physical demarcation of these boundaries lagged. Large slices of territory, on land and at sea, eluded definition or delineation. That comforting ambiguity has disappeared. Both evolving technologies and price levels enable rapid resource extraction in places, and in volumes, once scarcely imaginable. The beginning of the 21st century's second decade is witnessing an intensifying diplomacy, both state-to-state and commercial, over offshore petroleum. In particular, the South China Sea has moved from being a rather arcane area of conflict studies to the status of a bellwether issue. Along with other contested areas in the western Pacific and south Asia, the problem increasingly defines China's regional relationships in Asia, and with powers outside the region, especially the United States. Yet intraregional territorial differences also hobble multilateral diplomacy to counter Chinese claims, and daily management of borders remains burdened by a lot of retrospective baggage. The contributors to this book emphasize this mix of heritage and history as the primary leitmotif for contemporary border rivalries and dynamics. Whether the region's 11 states want it or not, their bordered identity is falling into ever sharper definition, if only because of pressure from extraregional states. This book aims to provide new ways of looking at the reality and illusion of bordered Southeast Asia.

The Thaksinization of Thailand

Author : Duncan McCargo
Publisher : NIAS Press
ISBN 13 : 9788791114465
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (144 download)

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Download or read book The Thaksinization of Thailand written by Duncan McCargo and published by NIAS Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A major reform package was enacted in Thailand in 1997, coinciding with the promulgation of a new constitution. However, the country's financial problems helped create the conditions for the emergence of the Thai Rak Thai (Thais Love Thai, or TRT) Party under the leadership of Thaksin Shinawatra, a wealthy telecommunications magnate. Since winning a landslide election victory in 2001, Prime Minister Thaksin has exercised an extraordinary degree of personal dominance over the Thai political scene. This book examines the emergence of the TRT; Thaksin's background; his business activities, relationship with the military, use of rhetoric, and wider political economy networks; and the future of Thai politics.

Conversations with Lee Kuan Yew

Author : Tom Plate
Publisher : Cavendish Square Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9789812616760
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (167 download)

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Download or read book Conversations with Lee Kuan Yew written by Tom Plate and published by Cavendish Square Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enter into the mind of this controversial but internationally respected political leader and pioneer, through the eyes and ears of one of America's leading journalists on Asia. First ever personal interview between Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew and a syndicated American journalist. Compelling insights that bring the reader into the mind of Singapore's first prime minister. Wide ranging topics from LKY's views on China to US presidents and revelations about his personal family life. Imagine the delight and challenge of entering into a one-on-one political and personal conversation with the founding father of modern Singapore. This is exactly the timely treat that awaits you in Conversations with Lee Kuan Yew. The first in the Giants of Asia series, this succinct, penetrating, richly detailed and candid book on Lee Kuan Yew represents the Asian legend's first extended conversation with a Western journalist. The result is often surprising, sometimes startling, occasionally humorous - and never, ever dull. Enter into the mind of this controversial but internationally respected political leader and pioneer, through the eyes and ears of one of America's leading journalists on Asia.

Thaksin

Author : Pasuk Phongpaichit
Publisher : NIAS Press
ISBN 13 : 9788791114786
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (147 download)

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Download or read book Thaksin written by Pasuk Phongpaichit and published by NIAS Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thaksin Shinawatra has often been compared to Italy's Silvio Berlusconi. Both are fabulously wealthy media magnates who have entered politics. And both have a possessive passion for football. Berlusconi owns Forza Milan and, as many fans note with mixed feelings, Thaksin recently attempted to acquire a 30 per cent stake in Liverpool FC. But there is more to him than football. He became Thailand's prime minister in early 2001 after a landslide election victory in which he promised to 'think new, act new' to transform the country's economy and politics. Since then, Thaksin has been highly popular but also highly controversial. Two long-standing observers have described him as 'the best prime minister Thailand has ever had' and 'another grubby businessman'. This is the first serious study of Thaksin in English. It examines where he comes from and what he is trying to do. The authors, an economics professor and independent author, have written several other books on economics, politics and current affairs in Thailand.

The US-Thai Alliance and Asian International Relations

Author : Gregory Raymond
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0429626991
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (296 download)

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Download or read book The US-Thai Alliance and Asian International Relations written by Gregory Raymond and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-05-30 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thailand, a long-standing defence partner of the United States and ASEAN’s second largest economy, occupies a geostrategically important position as a land bridge between China and maritime Southeast Asia. This book, based on extensive original research, explores the current state of US-Thai relations, paying particular attention to how the United States is perceived by a wide range of people in the Thai defence establishment and highlighting the importance of historical memory. The book outlines how the US-Thai relationship has been complicated and at times turbulent, discusses how Thailand is deeply embedded in multi-faceted relationships with many Asian states, not just China, and examines how far the United States is blind to the complexities of Asian international relations by focusing too much on China. The book concludes by assessing how US-Thai relations are likely to develop going forward. Additionally, the work contributes to alliance theory by showing how domestic politics shapes memory, which in turn affects perceptions of other states.

Southeast Asia in the New International Era

Author : Robert Dayley
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1040002757
Total Pages : 541 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Southeast Asia in the New International Era written by Robert Dayley and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-04-03 with total page 541 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This newly revised and updated ninth edition of Southeast Asia in the New International Era provides readers with contemporary coverage of a vibrant region home to more than 675 million people. Sensitive to historical legacies and paying special attention to developments since the end of the Cold War, this book highlights the events, players, and institutions that shape the region politically and economically. The scope of analysis provides context-specific treatment of the region’s 11 countries: Thailand, Myanmar (Burma), Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Philippines, Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei. Three thematic chapters consider broader regional issues: Southeast Asia Political Economy, ASEAN, and South China Sea. Fully updated, the book’s revised content includes new discussion of the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, Myanmar’s 2021 military coup, the return of the Marcos clan in the Philippines, political dynasty in Cambodia, youth demonstrations calling for monarchy reform in Thailand, Malaysia’s 2022 elections, and the relocation of Indonesia’s capital from sinking Jakarta to Borneo. New to this edition is a dedicated chapter explaining the territorial disputes in the South China Sea. An excellent resource for students and professionals seeking to understand Southeast Asia, this book helps make sense of the region’s political complexity while building a solid foundation for further study.