International Norms and Local Politics in Myanmar

Yukiko Nishikawa (Nagoya University, Japan)

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English

Routledge
25 September 2023

Regional studies; Social & political philosophy; Human rights; Political economy; Regional geography

Series: Routledge Contemporary Southeast Asia Series

Nishikawa explores how international norms have been adopted in the local context in Myanmar to project a certain international image, while in fact the authorities are exploiting these norms to protect their own interests.

In the liberal international world order promoted since the end of the Cold War, democracy, rule of law and human rights have become key components in state and peace-building around the world. Many donor governments and international organisations have promoted them in their aid and assistance. However, the promotion of these international norms is based on a flawed understanding of sovereignty and the world. For this reason, the enforcement of these international norms in Myanmar not only fails to protect vulnerable people but also, in some instances, exacerbates the situation, thereby generating critical insecurity to the most vulnerable people.

A vital resource for scholars of Myanmar’s politics, as well as a valuable case study for International Relations scholars more broadly.

By: Yukiko Nishikawa (Nagoya University Japan)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781032213668
ISBN 10: 1032213663
Series: Routledge Contemporary Southeast Asia Series
Pages: 172
Publication Date: 25 September 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Yukiko Nishikawa is a professor in the Graduate School of Global Studies, Doshisha University, Japan.