The Politics of Southeast Asia's New Media

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The book examines the significant changes in broadcasting across Southeast Asia over the past decade, particularly with the rise of digital satellite and cable services. Focusing on countries like Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia, it reveals how these developments have not led to the expected challenges to authoritarian regimes. Instead, a new class of commercial elites has emerged, serving as gatekeepers for state interests and collaborating with global media companies, thereby reshaping the media landscape in the region.