Bachelor 2025/2026

State and Politics in Southeast Asian Countries

Type: Elective course (HSE University and Kyung Hee University Double Degree Programme in Economics and Politics in Asia)

Delivered by: Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs

When: 2 year, 1, 2 module

Open to: students of one campus

Language: English

Course Syllabus

Abstract

The course is designed as an introduction to the political systems of all ASEAN countries. It provides an overview of political parties, legal systems, governments and administrations that function in Southeast Asia. A special attention is paid to basic methods of comparative politics that involve cross-national analysis and area studies of domestic politics in different countries. The course also provides a general understanding of political transition in Southeast Asian countries, and pays attention to such topics as leadership, the political role of the military, opposition, civil society, political Islam, ethno-communal conflict, and social movements. Pre-requisites:Introduction to International RelationsIntroduction to Political ScienceModern History of Southeast AsiaEconomic & Political Geography of Southeast Asia