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Conflict And Leadership: The Resurgent Political Role Of The Military In Southeast Asia / Marcus Mietzner -- The Armed Forces Of Burma: The Constant Sentinel / Susanne Prager Nyein -- Thaksin, The Military And Thailand's Protracted Political Crisis / Pavin Chachavalpongpun -- Military Politics In Contemporary Vietnam: Political Engagement, Corporate Interests And Professionalism / Carlyle A. Thayer -- The Military In Philippine Politics: Still Politicized And Increasingly Autonomous / Aries A. Arugay -- The Armed Forces In Timor-leste: Politicization Through Elite Conflict / Douglas Kammen -- The Political Marginalization Of The Military In Indonesia: Democratic Consolidation, Leadership And Institutional Reform / Marcus Mietzner -- The Armed Forces And Politics In Singapore: The Persistence Of Civil-military Fusion / Tan Tai Yong. Edited By Marcus Mietzner. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.