Reviews
'Michael Leifer guides us through the process by which ASEAN came intoexistence and evaluates its contribution to stability in Asia. ... this shortpaper more than adequately fulfils its object of providing a basis for futurescholarly investigation. ... Michael Leifer, as always, writes with eloquenceand subtlety. ... his writings are known for their erudition, dispassionateanalysis and sensitivity to local perspectives; all qualities that are reflectedin this paper.'Asian Affairs, June 1997, 'This short paper mare than adequately fulfils its object of providing afirm appreciation of ARF's development and a basis for future scholarlyinvestigation ... Michael Leifer, as always, writes with eloquence and subtlety... Anyone who studies contemporary Southeast Asian affairs owes Michael Leifera debt ... his writings are respected for their erudition, dispassionateanalysis and sensitivity to local perspectives; all qualities that are reflectedin this paper.'Mike Lawrence Smith, Journal of Strategic Studies
