Summary
This book is the first comprehensive assessment of the linkage between the increasingly important region of Southeast Asia and the theoretical possibilities of the English School approach to International Relations. It surveys a range of areas including interstate relations, the community-building goals of the region’s foremost international organization, relations with civil society, the impact of non-state actors and the role of individuals in regional dynamics. Quayle shows that English School ideas can project a more nuanced and integrated picture of the region whilst regional practices can challenge English School thinking and encourage refinements and innovations. The book provides an original and refreshing insight into the international and transnational dynamics of Southeast Asia, arguing that both region and theory can gain from a broader dialogue.