Security Perspectives of the Malay Archipelago

Andrew T.H. Tan, Non-Resident Principal Fellow, Institute for Indo-Pacific Affairs, New Zealand

'The states inhabiting the Malay Archipelago, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore, face a bewildering array of security challenges. These countries vary enormously in size, and they are bound together by history and by a diverse array of ethnic and communal connections. Today, they face potential dangers from each other, from external powers, and from domestic extremists, and they have sought to address these threats partly through national preparedness and partly through multilateral cooperation. Using the useful concept of a regional security complex, Andrew Tan's clear and careful study illuminates the diverse perceptions of these different states and shows how the security of each one remains tightly linked to the conditions and actions of the others. His book is both a valuable survey of this important region and a major contribution to our understanding of regional security.'

• Contents: Preface 1. Introduction – The Malay Archipelago Security Complex 2. The Malay Archipelago – Does it Matter? 3. Singapore’s Security Perspectives 4. Brunei’s Security Perspectives 5. Malaysia’s Security Perspectives 6. Indonesia’s Security Perspectives 7. Philippines’ Security Perspectives 8. Conclusion Bibliography Index