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List of Tables xi
List of Acronyms xiii
Preface xv
Introduction 1
Theoretical Issues: Democracy 2
Transitions to Democracy 4
Economic Crises and Political Change 5
Consolidation of Democracy 10
Case Studies 12
Conclusion 25
Thailand: Successful or Incomplete Democracy? 29
Thai Political History 29
Principal Players in Thai Politics: The Military 33
Popular Protests and Civil Society 35
The 1997 Economic Crisis and the Ratification of the New Constitution 36
Explaining Political Change 42
Internal Factors: Political Infighting, the Role of the Military and the Civil Society 45
External Factors: Pressure from the IMF and Global Capital 46
Connection Between the Economic Crisis and Political Reform 47
Changes Under the 1997 Constitution 48
Status of Democracy Today? 49
Conclusion 58
South Korea: The Final Hurdle for Democracy 61
Explanation of Korean Politics 62
Democratization in South Korea 64
TheEconomic Crisis of 1997 and the Presidential Election of December 1997 65
Did the Elections of 1997 Signify Genuine Change or Further Democratization? 68
Explanation of Success or Failure of Reform Ambitions 70
Consolidation of Democracy? 71
Changes in Security Relations and in Relations with the United States 77
Chaebol Reform 79
Conclusion 80
Indonesia: Democratization but Hurdles Still Remain 83
Introduction 83
Background: Indonesian Politics Before 1997 84
Immediate Effects of the Economic Crisis 86
Reformasi 88
Further Changes 89
Elections of 2004 90
Other Lingering Problems 93
Analysis of Successful Reforms 95
The Difficulties in Consolidating Democracy 97
Connection Between the Economic Crisis and Political Reform 98
Conclusion 105
Malaysia: Defiance in the Face of Adversity 107
The Events of 1997-1999 108
The Anwar Debacle 109
The 1999 Elections 112
Explaining the Lack of Political Reforms 113
Malaysian Politics Since 1999 118
Prospects for Political Reform? 120
Role of Islam 122
Abdullah: Reform-Minded Leader? 124
Other Obstacles to Change 125
Conclusion 126
Conclusion 129
Case Study Conclusions 130
Applicability of Case Studies to Theoretical Material 135
Final Thoughts 141
Notes 143
Bibliography 165
Index 177
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