Farrelly, NicholasFarrelly, NicholasKing, AmyWesley, MichaelWhite, Hugh2019-09-139789814459785http://hdl.handle.net/1885/168807From grassroots conflicts to great power relations, this book explores some of the key concepts, methodologies, and dilemmas of researching Asia-Pacific affairs. The book deals with key questions about the Asia Pacific: Why should we study policy from the ground up? What are the human considerations for societies in conflict? Why is regionalism important and how do global powers play a role? Should Asia-Pacific researchers embrace the design-based revolution in the social sciences? Muddy Boots and Smart Suits is for students, scholars, and policymakers in the region looking for a new way to understand local, regional, and global security challenges.application/pdfen-AU© 2017 ISEAS201710.1355/9789814459792-0042020-11-22