Maritime Asia vs. continental Asia : national strategies in a region of change / Shiraishi Takashi.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Shiraishi, Takashi, 1950- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Geopolitics--Asia.

Geopolitics.

Asia--Politics and government--1945-.

Asia.

Asia--Foreign relations--United States.

United States--Foreign relations--Asia.

United States.

Asia--Strategic aspects.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (x, 217 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Boulder ; London : Lynne Rienner, 2021.

Summary:

Takashi Shiraishi reflects on the diplomatic challenges facing the countries of Asia in today’s geopolitical order, exploring historical context, long-term trends, and current strategies. The tectonic shifts in the global order are having a particularly dramatic impact in Asia, with its combined economy now larger than that of either North America or Europe. As he explores the nature of that impact, Shiraishi highlights the diversity of Asia (focusing on the ASEAN countries, China, and Japan) and the national strategies that have resulted from these differences. One key question that he addresses: What accounts for the divide between the maritime states and the countries of mainland Asia? Shiraishi’s incisive analysis, combining a discussion of international relations with a consideration of Asia’s varying political cultures, sheds light on current affairs in the vast region from the Pacific to the Indian Ocean and beyond.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Tables and Figures

Preface

Introduction

1 Long-Term Trends in Asia

2 The Geopolitical Framework

3 Strategic Trends in Southeast Asia

4 Japan’s Place in the Asia Pacific/East Asia/ Indo-Pacific Region

References

Index

About the Book

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781626379503

1626379505

OCLC:

1239982438