Ho Ying Chan provides an expert analysis of Malaysia-Indonesia relations. He demystifies the concept of a "special relationship," rescuing it from woolly, sentimental rhetoric that often emanates from political figures and popular commentators. His well-informed study shows how a state's will to survive in the amoral world of international relations drives its conduct even in circumstances of common identities and common strategic interests with other states. He evaluates comparative evidence to shed light on how a special relationship leads to the emergence of a pluralistic security community.

1. International relations 2. Balance of Power 3. Indonesia ? Foreign relations ? Malaysia ? History 4. Malaysia ? Foreign relations ? Indonesia ? History 5. National security ? Indonesia 6. National security ? Malaysia 7. ASEAN 8. Southeast Asia ? Foreign relations