From Dominoes to Dynamos: The Transformation of Southeast Asia

The demise of America's Cold War-era foreign policy has transformed Southeast Asia's relationship with the United States. No longer seen in the political context of communist containment, the countries of Southeast Asia -- Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Vietnam -- are becoming increasingly powerful players in the world economy. Their unparalleled economic growth will dramatically affect the U.S. economy and its relations to other regional powers such as Japan and China. How well the United States responds to this challenge and to the opportunity to forge new relationships in the region will significantly shape the success or failure of our performance as a global superpower.John Bresnan is the author of 'From Dominoes to Dynamos: The Transformation of Southeast Asia' with ISBN 9780876091661 and ISBN 0876091664.