Asia Pacific in World Politics / Edition 1

by Derek McDougall

Overview

Praise for the previous editions:

“An excellent introductory overview of Asia-Pacific international relations.” —Kazuhiko Noguchi, Pacific Affairs

“Highly recommended.” —Choice

“Provides an excellent introduction to East and Southeast Asia [in world politics].” —Varun Sahni, Contemporary Southeast Asia

This new edition of Asia Pacific in World Politics reflects the impact of nearly a decade of significant events and shifts in the region: the escalation of the conflicts between China and the US and China and Taiwan, the changing regional role of Japan, growing numbers of refugees, the Covid-19 pandemic, Indonesia’s increasing prominence, and much more.

Updated throughout and designed to encourage students to engage with contemporary issues and debates, the book provides a historically grounded, accessible overview of Asia Pacific’s dynamic role in the international arena.

CONTENTS:

• Asia Pacific in World Politics.
• THE MAJOR POWERS IN THE REGION.
• The United States: A Declining Hegemon?
• China: Projecting Power.
• Japan: A Significant Influence.
• China and the United States: Coexistence or Conflict?
• Japan and the United States: A Continuing Alliance.
• China and Japan: A Tense Relationship.
• CONFLICTS IN NORTHEAST ASIA.
• Taiwan: The Eye of the Storm.
• The Two Koreas: Nuclear Danger.
• CHANGING DYNAMICS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA.
• International Politics in Southeast Asia.
• Indonesia: Rising Despite Constraints.
• OTHER KEY REGIONAL ACTORS.
• India: A Growing Power.
• Russia: A Problematic Power.
• Australia: A Significant Middle Power.
• International Organizations: A Complex Web.
• CONCLUSION.
• Emerging Themes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781588261700
Publisher:	Lynne Rienner Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	10/30/2006
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	325
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Derek McDougall is professor of political science at the University of Melbourne.

Editorial Reviews

Cogently written, [this book] provides an excellent introduction to East and Southeast Asia. History is used creatively to cast light on the current context in the Asia Pacific and [provide] clues about how the future could unfold.

Varun Sahni

McDougall provides an excellent prognosis of the likely future directions in Asia Pacific international politics.... A ‘marker book’ for recording where the US, China, and Japan stood in terms of the challenges in the Asia Pacific region between 1989 and 2006. Highly recommended.

Choice