Pacific Asia: Prospects for Security and Cooperation in East Asia - Brossura

Gurtov, Mel

Brossura

ISBN 10: 074250851X ISBN 13: 9780742508514

Casa editrice: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2001

Riassunto

Most studies of Asia-Pacific security are marked by pessimism and continuing belief in the virtues of a balance of power. Pacific Asia? goes against the grain by pointing to a number of positive developments-especially economic-in regional relationships, the absence of an arms race, the growth of multilateral groups, and an emerging consensus on the importance of nonmilitary paths to national security. Above all, Mel Gurtov stresses a definition of security that focuses on basic human needs, social justice, and environmental protection. The author disagrees with proponents of a China threat, criticizes U.S. Cold War notions of security through forward-based power, and argues for new efforts at regional dialogue based on multilateral cooperation, sensitivity to Asian nationalism, and a role for Japan as a 'global civilian power.'

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Mel Gurtov is professor of political science and international studies at Portland State University. He is editor-in-chief of Asian Perspective, an international affairs quarterly journal.

Product Description:

Book by Gurtov Mel

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Data di pubblicazione: 2001
• ISBN 10: 074250851X
• ISBN 13: 9780742508514
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 270