BOOKS

From global affairs to oral traditions, explore books that bridge cultures, disciplines and stories.

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Spanning over three decades of research, experience, and life in Southeast Asia, these writings reflect a unique blend of academic insight, economic analysis, cultural exploration and storytelling.

Below you’ll find four thematic collections of his work. Click each section to learn more.

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International Relations

Geopolitics, diplomacy and dynamics from a global perspective.

Books in this category examine international systems, regional cooperation, strategic tensions, and foreign policy, with a particular focus on global power shifts.

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Economics and Business

Trade, investment, development and the business cultures shaping Asia.

These works focus on economic structures, regional trade patterns, foreign direct investment, and practical guides for doing business in countries like Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand.

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Southeast Asian Culture and Society

Ethnographic insights, oral traditions and sociocultural dynamics.

Rooted in years of fieldwork and local engagement, this category includes books and essays on everyday life, customs, belief systems and community stories from across the region.

Whispers of the Lotus

A Journey Through Vietnam’s Myth and Magic

In Progress

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Narrative and Fiction

Stories inspired by real places, real people, and hidden truths.

This section brings together fiction rooted in Southeast Asia:

• Thrillers with political and cultural undertones
• Works in progress, including upcoming literary fiction