Economic development and geopolitics: a tale of two regions

Thamir M. Salih

International Journal of Social Economics, 2005, vol. 32, issue 10, 857-867

Abstract: 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: South East Asia; Central Asia; Globalization; Economic development; International trade (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2005
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DOI: 10.1108/03068290510618498

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