Charts the major events and memorable dates in the political histories of the countries of South-East Asia and Oceania.

* Alphabetically listed individual country chronologies

* Each chronology lists the major events from the birth of the nation to the most recent political history

* Records economic, social and cultural developments that have affected political history

*Covers major events including: elections, wars, border disputes, invasions, assassinations, the formation of leading parties, treaties and constitutional changes.