Asean on its Merits (with Scot Marciel): Discussing 'Imperfect Partners the US and Southeast Asia'

Send us a text The former US ambassador to Indonesia and Myanmar joins Reformasi Dispatch to share his views -- compiled from a career devoted almost entirely to diplomacy throughout the Asean region. Ambassador Marciel's book uses a wealth of personal vignettes to highlight over-arching themes such as democratization, institution-building, and engaging with the region on its merits -- rather than as a foil to China. Jeff and Kevin ask the ambassador about legal-system institution...