| The Security Environment in the Asia-Pacific Contributor(s): Tien, Hung-Mao (Author), Cheng, Ten-Jen (Author) |
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ISBN: 0765605392 ISBN-13: 9780765605399 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $59.80 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2000 Annotation: Pacific Asia rivals the Middle East and South Asia as the most insecure region on earth today. This timely volume presents a survey of major issues confronting the Asia-Pacific region as it enters the new millennium: ASEAN's role in collective security; concerns over China and the disputed territories in the South China Sea; conflict on the Korean peninsula; Japan's role in the post-Cold War security order; United States' interests in Pacific security; and the relationship between Asian and European countries and governmental organizations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Security (national & International) - Technology & Engineering | Military Science - Political Science | International Relations - General |
| Dewey: 355.031 |
| LCCN: 99037176 |
| Series: Studies of the Institute for National Policy Research |
| Physical Information: 1.13" H x 6.23" W x 9.28" (1.41 lbs) 288 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian - Cultural Region - Pacific Rim |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Multilateral security forums in the Asia Pacific region have evolved, but bilateral defence alliances continue to form the principle pillars of national security for most nations in the region. This text presents a survey of issues confronting the Asia-Pacific region as it enters year 2000. |