Political Violence in Southeast Asia since 1945: Case Studies from Six Countries

This book explores postwar waves of political violence in six Southeast Asian countries, including the Rohingya genocide, and examines themes such as identity, fear, justice, and genocide. It raises key questions for the study of mass violence worldwide.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 308 pages
\n Publication date: 19 April 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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This comprehensive book delves into the profound and complex phenomenon of postwar political violence that has impacted six Southeast Asian countries, namely Indonesia, Burma/Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam, spanning from the mid-twentieth century to the recent Rohingya genocide. Through in-depth analysis and a wealth of case studies, the book explores a wide range of topics, including the use of technology in perpetrating violence, the politics of fear and exclusion, the pursuit of justice and ethics, the repetition of mass violence events, impunity, the law, ethnic and racial killings, crimes against humanity, and genocide.

The chapters in this book offer fresh perspectives on well-known cases while also presenting previously unexplored ones, covering a diverse array of subjects. These include the technologies of violence, the politics of fear, the dynamics of inclusion and exclusion, the quest for justice and equity, the recurrence of mass violence incidents, the issue of impunity, the role of law, the horrors of ethnic and racial killings, crimes against humanity, and the tragic act of genocide.

By examining these themes, the book sheds light on the complex web of factors that contribute to political violence in the region, including local and global politics, ideologies, and social dynamics. It explores the ways in which identity ascription and formation, existential and ontological questions, collective memories of violence, and social and political transformations intertwine to shape the course of events.

In the context of our rapidly changing global social and political landscape, the case studies presented in this book provide valuable insights into the potential repercussions and outcomes of various political and ideological positions and policies. By enhancing our understanding of the technologies, techniques, motives, causes, consequences, and connections between violent episodes in the Southeast Asian cases, the book raises critical questions for the study of mass violence worldwide.

This book is a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in comprehending the complexities of postwar political violence and its impact on societies. It offers a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to the subject, drawing on a range of disciplines such as history, sociology, political science, and law. By examining the experiences of these six Southeast Asian countries, the book contributes to our collective understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing societies in the aftermath of conflict and violence.

\n Weight: 492g\n
Dimension: 155 x 234 x 22 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367675592\n \n