Asian Studies Journal

What does Michael Barr mean when he says that the Lees are not just a political family but are also a Singapore ‘brand’? What were the implications of the conflation of the Lees with the Singapore ‘brand’ for Singapore politics in the past and in the near future? How has the Sukarno dynasty operated? Using both readings, do you think Southeast Asian politics is dominated by political dynasties? Why or why not?