Imperfect Partners: The United States and Southeast Asia

Imperfect Partners is a memoir and foreign policy study of U.S. relations with Southeast Asia, written by Scot Marciel, who provides rare insights into U.S. foreign policy decision-making and the work of American diplomats in the field.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 560 pages
Publication date: 07 March 2023
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Imperfect Partners is a captivating blend of memoir and foreign policy analysis, delving into the intricate dynamics of U.S. relations with Southeast Asia, a region of paramount significance in the ever-evolving global U.S.-China rivalry. Spanning from the tumultuous People Power revolt in the Philippines to the historic diplomatic ties with Vietnam, from fostering partnerships with the newly democratic Indonesia to addressing the tragic genocide in Myanmar and the political upheavals in Thailand, Scot Marciel has been an active participant and a profound expert in this critical region. Drawing from his firsthand experiences and extensive policymaking endeavors in Washington, Marciel vividly brings to life the intricate complexities and realities of pivotal events and U.S. responses. Moreover, his unique insights into U.S. foreign policy decision-making and the tireless work of American diplomats on the ground offer a rare and insightful perspective into this vital facet of international relations.

Imperfect Partners is a captivating blend of memoir and foreign policy analysis, delving into the intricate dynamics of U.S. relations with Southeast Asia, a region of paramount significance in the ever-evolving global U.S.-China rivalry. Spanning from the tumultuous People Power revolt in the Philippines to the historic diplomatic ties with Vietnam, from fostering partnerships with the newly democratic Indonesia to addressing the tragic genocide in Myanmar and the political upheavals in Thailand, Scot Marciel has been an active participant and a profound expert in this critical region. Drawing from his firsthand experiences and extensive policymaking endeavors in Washington, Marciel vividly brings to life the intricate complexities and realities of pivotal events and U.S. responses. Moreover, his unique insights into U.S. foreign policy decision-making and the tireless work of American diplomats on the ground offer a rare and insightful perspective into this vital facet of international relations.

Imperfect Partners is a captivating blend of memoir and foreign policy analysis, delving into the intricate dynamics of U.S. relations with Southeast Asia, a region of paramount significance in the ever-evolving global U.S.-China rivalry. Spanning from the tumultuous People Power revolt in the Philippines to the historic diplomatic ties with Vietnam, from fostering partnerships with the newly democratic Indonesia to addressing the tragic genocide in Myanmar and the political upheavals in Thailand, Scot Marciel has been an active participant and a profound expert in this critical region. Drawing from his firsthand experiences and extensive policymaking endeavors in Washington, Marciel vividly brings to life the intricate complexities and realities of pivotal events and U.S. responses. Moreover, his unique insights into U.S. foreign policy decision-making and the tireless work of American diplomats on the ground offer a rare and insightful perspective into this vital facet of international relations.

Weight: 889g
Dimension: 223 x 154 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538178959