Hard Interests, Soft Illusions: Southeast Asia and American Power

摘要

In Hard Interests, Soft Illusions, Natasha Hamilton-Hart explores the interests and beliefs that shape the foreign policies of six Southeast Asian countries-Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, and Vietnam-towards American hegemony in the region. The book discusses the 'hard interests' of powerholders and the 'soft illusions' or beliefs of foreign policymakers and practitioners.