Social and political deglobalisation Covid-19, conflict, and uncertainties in Malaysia

Social and political deglobalisation Covid-19, conflict, and uncertainties in Malaysia / Khoo Ying Hooi, Kavitha Ganesan, Anantha Raman Govindasamy, editors.

De-globalization is one of the pivotal but seriously under-studied challenges of our time. Using case studies from Malaysia, this volume offers timely and invaluable insights into how de-globalization is taking place and its consequences for world peace and prosperity. ----Amitav Acharya, Distinguis...

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Other Authors: Ying Hooi, Khoo, Ganesan, Kavitha, Govindasamy, Anantha Raman
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore : Palgrave Macmillan, 2023.
Subjects:
COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020- > Economic aspects > Malaysia.
Malaysia > Politics and government > 21st century.
Malaysia > Economic conditions > 21st century.
Malaysia > Social conditions > 21st century.
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Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Acknowledgements
  • Contents
  • Notes on Contributors
  • List of Figures
  • List of Tables
  • Deglobalisation in Malaysia as a Subject of Theoretical Study
  • Introduction: Reconsidering (De)globalisation in the Aftermath of Covid-19
  • Introduction
  • Reviewing the Discourse on Deglobalisation
  • Covid-19-Related Impacts of Deglobalisation
  • Objective, Approach and Outline
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Political and Socioeconomic Intersections in a Deglobalising Malaysia
  • Introduction
  • Deglobalisation and Socioeconomic Challenges
  • Socioeconomic Challenges Arising from the Covid-19 Pandemic
  • Four Examples
  • Example 1: Period Poverty
  • Example 2: Digital Poverty
  • Example 3: Health Inequality
  • Example 4: Food Insecurity
  • Prospects for Re-globalisation
  • Deglobalisation and Political Challenges
  • Conclusion and Recommendations
  • References
  • Malaysia's Defensive Priority Dilemma: Prioritising Military Strategy Amidst Covid-19-Mediated Deglobalisation
  • Introduction
  • Non-traditional Security and Deglobalisation
  • The Relevance of Conventional Weapons in the Post-Pandemic Era
  • The Role of the Malaysian Armed Forces During the Lockdowns
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • An Antidote to Deglobalisation: Conceptualising Youth Activism in Malaysia
  • Introduction
  • Youth Activism in Malaysia
  • The First Wave: Pre-independence
  • The Second Wave: Post-independence
  • The Third Wave: The Asian Financial Crisis and the Reformasi
  • Covid-19 and the "Third Wave" of Youth Activism
  • Context
  • Pandemic, Politicking and Protest: Undi18 and the #Lawan Protest
  • Confronting Deglobalisation: A Youth-Centric Approach
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Deglobalisation's Biopolitical Implications for Malaysians
  • Bio-constitutionalism, Power Relations and Endemic Inequalities: Implications of the Commodification of the Right to Health in a Deglobalising Malaysia
  • Introduction
  • Understanding (Il)liberal Democracies
  • Bio-constitutionalism and Commodification
  • Legal Considerations
  • Key Area 1: Bio-constitutionalism and Commodification
  • Key Area 2: Economic Inequalities
  • Conclusion: Transitioning Away from Deglobalisation?
  • References
  • Labour Issues in Malaysia Amidst Deglobalisation
  • Introduction
  • Defining the "Foreign Workers"
  • A Typology of Labour Issues
  • Mistreatment and Persecution
  • Exploitation and Abuse
  • Vaccine Discrimination
  • Conclusion: The National Action Plan on Forced Labour and its International Implications
  • References
  • Mediated Xenophobia and Covid-19: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Media Representations of Migrant Workers in Malaysia
  • Introduction
  • Theoretical Framework and Methodology
  • Hegemony
  • Critical Discourse Analysis
  • Scope
  • The Media Landscape in Malaysia
  • Analysis of Findings
  • Discussion and Ethical Reflections
  • Conclusion

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