Study of the governments and political systems that operate in Southeast Asia.
Colonialism: The historical period in which European powers conquered and colonized Southeast Asian countries, shaping their political structures and economies.
Nationalism: The political movement that promotes the interests of a particular nation, and seeks to establish a separate and independent state.
Democracy: A system of government where leaders are elected by the people to represent their interests.
Authoritarianism: A style of government characterized by strong central control and limited political freedoms.
Coup d'état: The overthrow of an existing government, usually by a military or political group.
Ethnic conflict: Conflicts that arise due to differences in ethnicity or cultural identity, often leading to violence and discrimination.
Human rights: The rights to life, liberty, and basic freedoms that all people are entitled to, regardless of their political status or beliefs.
International relations: The study of how countries interact with each other, from trade and diplomacy to war and conflict.
Economic development: The process by which a country improves its economic and social well-being, often through industrialization, free trade, and investment.
Geopolitics: The study of the relationship between geography, power, and international relations, often involving strategic resources, borders, and alliances.
Authoritarian Politics: A form of government where power is held by an individual or group and decision-making is centralized.
Democratic Politics: A form of government where power resides with the people, and decision-making is decentralized through the electoral process.
Tribal Politics: Tribal politics emphasizes the significance of one's ethnic group and affirms that the protection of the tribe's interests is most important.
Feudal Politics: A socio-economic system that emerged during the Middle Ages in which a hierarchy of powerful landholders dominated society.
Military Politics: Military forces or leaders dominate the political sphere, and governance is centralized under the control of the military.
Postcolonial Politics: A political system that emerged after a colony or territories acquired independence from a colonial power.
Tribalism: Tribalism politics emphasizes the significance of one's ethnic group and affirms the protection of the tribe's interests is most important.
Clientelism: Clientelism is a political model in which political leaders offer favors to supporters in return for political support.
Communal Politics: The focus is on catering to the needs of regional, cultural, and linguistic communities.
Neo-liberal Politics: A modern-day politics that emphasizes the importance of the market as the best allocator of resources, privatization of public goods with less government intervention.
Islamic Politics: Refers to the promotion and application of Islamic values, principles and beliefs in the political sphere.