Economic development and geopolitics: a tale of two regions
Purpose ‐ This paper aims to discuss aspects of successful and unsuccessful development experiences in southeast and southwest corners of Asia. Design/methodology/approach ‐ It provides historical background to practices, strategies and policies adopted by
policymakers in both of these regions. It identifies factors that a successful development cannot do without. Findings ‐ The paper concludes that geopolitics can inspire and exploit religion and ethnicity to impede LDCs' development. Originality/value ‐ Examines
the process of development from a practical standpoint in two different areas in Asia: first, Malaysia, Taiwan and South Korea, and, second, Iraq, to identify factors that development cannot be successful without.
Keywords: Central Asia; Economic development; Globalization; International trade; South East Asia
Document Type: Research Article
Publication date: 01 October 2005
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