| ID | 116366 |
| Title Proper | Introduction |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Tan, See Seng ; Singh, Bhubhindar |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Defense diplomacy is a relatively new phenomenon aimed at addressing the strategic complexity and uncertainty of the post-Cold War world. It has hitherto received little analytical attention where defense relations in Southeast Asia are concerned. Our article seeks to redress that lack. Borrowing from historical and contemporary debates on diplomacy, we offer a working definition of defense diplomacy that distinguishes its pragmatic and transformative aspects. Building on the four articles that follow, we suggest that bilateral and multilateral engagements in defense diplomacy by Asian countries have primarily been pragmatic in form and function, aimed at maintaining peaceful and stable regional relations. Our modest contribution is hopefully a useful start to what could in time become a meaningful debate and cumulative knowledge on defense diplomacy. |
| `In' analytical Note | Asian Security Vol. 8, No.3; Sep-Dec 2012: p.221-231 |
| Journal Source | Asian Security Vol. 8, No.3; Sep-Dec 2012: p.221-231 |
| Key Words | Defense Diplomacy ; Post Cold War World ; Southeast Asia ; Diplomacy ; Asian Countries |