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In this comprehensive study, leading scholars offer the most current and definitive analysis of Asia’s regional dynamics. They set developments in Asia in historical and theoretical context, assess the leading powers, and consider subregional actors and intraregional linkages. Students and practitioners will find this book invaluable.
Sommario
Map of Asia
List of Figures and Tables
List of Acronyms
Preface to the Third Edition
Part I: Introduction1 International Relations in Asia: Grappling with Complexities
David ShambaughPart II: Legacies and Theories2 The Evolving Asian System: Three Transformations
Samuel S. Kim3 Thinking Theoretically About Asian IR
Amitav AcharyaPart III: The Roles of Regional Powers4 America's Role in Asia: Challenged Leadership
Robert Sutter5 China's Role in Asia: Attractive or Aggressive?
Phillip C. Saunders6 Japan's Role in Asia: From Free Rider to Thought Leader
Michael J. Green7 India's Role in Asia: A Regional Power with Global Ambitions
T. V. PaulPart IV: Subregional Actors8 Southeast Asian States and ASEAN: A Center of Courtships and Cooperation
Cheng-Chwee Kuik9 South Korea: An Ambivalent Middle Power
Scott Snyder10 North Korea: Continuity without Change
Victor Cha and Ellen Kim11 Taiwan: Foreign Relations without Formal Recognition
Shelley Rigger12 Australasia: Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands
Robert Ayson and Rory MedcalfPart V: Transregional Linkages and Dynamics13 The Asian Regional Economy
Edward J. Lincoln14 The Asian Regional Security Environment
Bates Gill15 Ethnicity, Religion, Gender, and Human Rights in Asian IR
Rollie LalPart VI: Looking to the Future16 Asian IR in the 2020s: Factors for the Future
David ShambaughIndex 441
About the Editor and Contributors
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David Shambaugh is the Gaston Sigur Professor of Asian Studies, Political Science, and International Affairs and Director of the China Policy Program in the Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University.
Riassunto
International relations of Asia are evolving rapidly due to economic growth, diverse political systems, vibrant societies, modernizing militaries, cutting-edge technologies, and strategic competition among major powers. In this fully updated volume, leading scholars offer the most current analysis available of Asia's regional relationships.
