Southeast Asia: The Diversity Dilemma provides an insightful look into the complex identity and diversity of Southeast Asia, exploring both the intra-regional concerns and external forces that shape the region. This book is recommended for those interested in understanding the development and evolution of Southeast Asia's regional identity in the context of global influences.

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In Southeast The Diversity Dilemma, Sree Kumar and Sharon Siddique describe how intra-regional contradictions and external forces are shaping the region. In Southeast Asia, diversity is a dilemma. Sometimes, it is a critical asset, while at other times, it is a grave liability. This book explains how Southeast Asians are solving the conundrum of evolving a regional identity while continually absorbing external influences. Part One examines the intra-regional concerns, covering issues of identity, efforts at developing common economic growth areas and the evolving nature of ASEAN and Southeast Asian-style institutions of governance. Part Two traces the impact of external forces on internal regional dynamics, analysing Southeast Asia's relationship to the rising powers - India and China, the continuing influences of the former colonial powers and the region's complex chemistry with Japan and the Middle East.

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