This newly revised and updated ninth edition of Southeast Asia in the New International Era provides readers with contemporary coverage of a vibrant region home to more than 675 million people. Sensitive to historical legacies and paying special attention to developments since the end of the Cold War this book highlights the events players and institutions that shape the region politically and economically. The scope of analysis provides context-specific treatment of the region’s 11 countries: Thailand Myanmar (Burma) Vietnam Cambodia Laos Philippines Indonesia Timor-Leste Malaysia Singapore and Brunei. Three thematic chapters consider broader regional issues: Southeast Asia Political Economy ASEAN and South China Sea. Fully updated the book’s revised content includes new discussion of the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic Myanmar’s 2021 military coup the return of the Marcos clan in the Philippines political dynasty in Cambodia youth demonstrations calling for monarchy reform in Thailand Malaysia’s 2022 elections and the relocation of Indonesia’s capital from sinking Jakarta to Borneo. New to this edition is a dedicated chapter explaining the territorial disputes in the South China Sea. An excellent resource for students and professionals seeking to understand Southeast Asia this book helps make sense of the region’s political complexity while building a solid foundation for further study.