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A definitive guide to the economics and politics of South-East Asia, this title provides clear definitions detailing terms, concepts, names and organizations used in relation to current economic or political affairs in South-East Asia. Cross-referenced up-to-date entries define, explain, and supply relevant background information on countries, their economies, key personalities, political parties, armed forces, organizations (including terrorist-related ones), insurgencies, disputes and major contemporary political and economic events. Drawing together a range of political and economic information into one easy-to-use format, these dictionaries will be particularly useful to public and academic libraries, students, the media, teachers, businesses and all organizations or individuals requiring a reliable overview of these world regions.