Bad times good friends : Australia and East Asia in 1998

Abstract

This collection of essays is focused on the economic crisis in Asia and the affects on Australia’s relationship with countries in the East Asia region. The essays are taken from the proceedings of a workshop held in the midst of the crisis and followed the fall from grace of Indonesia’s President Soeharto in May 1998. ¶ The core questions addressed in this volume are linked to the quality and strength of Australia’s relationship with its northern neighbours. The book is invaluable as an update on the impact of the political and economic upheaval on the treaties and memorandums of understanding that network Australia into the East Asia region. It is also a rich source of information on the dynamics of Australian State and Territory involvement in the region. All of the contributors are acknowledged as experts in their field and include senior politicians, public officials, and academics from Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Australia. Show more