Asian economic and political issues Volume 13 / Frank Columbus, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Columbus, Frank H.

Series:

Asian economic and political issues

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Asia--Economic conditions--1945-.

Asia.

Asia--Commerce.

Asia--Politics and government--1945-.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (165 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, Inc., 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

It is predicted by some observers that the 21st century will be remembered as the 'Asian Century'. Many of the countries in the region seem to be able to take the economic and trade baton when one of the others experiences problems. The articles presented in this book examine the current political and economic situations across Asia.

Contents:

Intro

ASIAN ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL ISSUES, VOLUME 13

CONTENTS

PREFACE

Chapter 1 U.S.-VIETNAM RELATIONS IN 2009: CURRENT ISSUES AND IMPLICATIONS FOR U.S. POLICY

SUMMARY

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS1

INTRODUCTION

U.S. Interests and Goals in the Bilateral Relationship

Vietnam's Interests and Goals in the Bilateral Relationship

A Ceiling on the Relationship?

Key Issues and Decisions

BRIEF HISTORY OF THE NORMALIZATION OF U.S.-VIETNAM RELATIONS

MAJOR ISSUES IN U.S.-VIETNAM RELATIONS

Diplomatic Ties

June 2005 Summit

June 2008 Summit

Economic Ties

Trade Initiatives: GSP, TIFA, BIT, and TPP

Trade Friction

Imports of Vietnamese Clothing and the U.S. Import Monitoring Program9

Catfish

Vietnam's "Non-Market Economy" Status

Intellectual Property Rights

Currency Concerns

U.S. Foreign Assistance to Vietnam

Education Exchanges

Human Rights Issues

Overview

Religious Freedom

The Vietnam Human Rights Act

Refugees in Cambodia

Human Trafficking

Security Issues

Vietnam War "Legacy" Issues

Agent Orange23

Vietnam War Resettlement Programs

POW/MIA Issues26

CONDITIONS IN VIETNAM

Economic Developments

Vietnam's Economic Troubles of 2007-2009

Background

Political Trends

2008-09: Shifting Political Winds in Hanoi?

The Tenth Party Congress

The National Assembly

Sino-Vietnam Relations

SELECTED LEGISLATION IN THE 111TH CONGRESS

APPENDIX A. VERSIONS OF THE VIETNAM HUMAN RIGHTS ACT, 110TH CONGRESS

H.R. 3096

S. 3678

APPENDIX A. SELECTED LEGISLATION IN THE 110TH CONGRESS

End Notes

Chapter 2 JAPAN'S NUCLEAR FUTURE: POLICY DEBATE, PROSPECTS, AND U.S. INTERESTS

BACKGROUND

AN EVOLVING SECURITY ENVIRONMENT IN ASIA

JAPAN'S NUCLEAR CAPACITY.

Japan's Nuclear Energy Program

Technological Potential

JAPANESE LEGAL AND POLITICAL RESTRAINTS

Domestic Factors

Public Opinion

Elite Opinions

Constitutional Restraints

1955 Atomic Energy Basic Law

Three Non-Nuclear Principles

External Factors

International Law

Consequences for Civilian Nuclear Program

International Diplomatic Consequences

ISSUES FOR U.S. POLICY

U.S. Security Commitment

Potential for Asian Arms Race

U.S.-China Relations

Future of the Korean Peninsula

Japan's International Reputation

Damage to Global Non-Proliferation Regime

Chapter 3 CENTRAL ASIA'S SECURITY: ISSUES AND IMPLICATIONS FOR U.S. INTERESTS

CENTRAL ASIA'S EXTERNAL SECURITY CONTEXT

SECURITY PROBLEMS AND PROGRESS

Islamic Extremism and Terrorism

Terrorist Activities

Attacks in Uzbekistan

Attacks in Kyrgyzstan

Incursions into Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan

Civil War in Tajikistan

Border Tensions

Crime and Corruption

Economic and Defense Security

The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO)

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)

Water Resources

Energy and Transport

Nonproliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction

Illegal Narcotics Production, Use, and Trafficking

IMPLICATIONS FOR U.S. INTERESTS

Reactions to U.S.-Led Coalition Actions in Iraq

Designations of Terrorist Organizations

Military Cooperation

Closure of Karshi-Khanabad

Emphasis on Kazakhstan as Strategic Partner

The Manas Airbase in Kyrgyzstan

Alternative Supply Routes to Afghanistan

U.S. Security Assistance

Nonproliferation

Counter-Narcotics Aid

Safety of U.S. Citizens and Investments

Embassy Security

Issues for Congress

Should the United States Play a Prominent Role in Central Asia?.

What Are U.S. Interests in Central Asia?

What Roles Should Outside Powers Play in the Region?

How Significant Are Regional Energy Resources to U.S. Interests?

What U.S. Security Involvement is Appropriate?

Should the United States Try to Foster Democratization?

APPENDIX. SELECTED OUTSIDE PLAYERS

Russia

Afghanistan

China

Iran

Turkey

The South Caucasus

INDEX

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Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-61324-175-5

OCLC:

739715012