Regional Pathways to Nuclear Nonproliferation Wilfred Wan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wan, Wilfred, author.

Series:

Studies in security and international affairs.

Studies in security and international affairs

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Regionalism (International organization).

Nuclear arms control.

Nuclear nonproliferation.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

1st ed.

Manufacture:

Baltimore, Md. : Project MUSE, 2018

Place of Publication:

Athens, Georgia : The University of Georgia Press, [2018]

Summary:

"This book makes a case for a reorientation of the nuclear nonproliferation regime, posing an alternative conceptualization of nuclear order centered on the regional level. It draws on an array of theoretical tools from the literatures on regionalism, security governance, and international institutions, developing a framework that analyzes the conditions that would allow for more robust regional nuclear cooperation. These include the presence of (1) institutional architecture, (2) political, economic, and military relations among states, and (3) fundamental regional awareness and identity. Wan then deploys this theoretical approach to several case studies, including Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, focusing on two interrelated questions. First, what is the viability of a stronger regional nuclear order in the region? Second, what form would such an order most likely take? In the process, the book identifies the magnitude and character of the proliferation challenge specific to each region. It also considers the existing character of nuclear cooperation at the regional level. Wan presents the historical development of regional nuclear order in Latin America as a model for the rest of the world. In this area, regional institutions--ranging from organizations to dialogues to ad hoc arrangements--gradually became more involved across economic, environmental, and human security domains, providing the foundation for multilateral cooperation in the nuclear arena. As his analysis shows, in light of the contemporary proliferation landscape, the establishment and strengthening of such regional nuclear orders is essential"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Nuclear frustrations

Global nuclear order at a crossroads

Foundations for regional nuclear order

Established orders: Western Europe and Latin America

Northeast Asia

Southeast Asia

The Middle East

Elusive orders : Africa and South Asia

The future of nonproliferation.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780820353296

0820353299

OCLC:

1040032402