Books in the Politics in Asia series

This book scrutinizes the Senkaku / Diaoyu Dispute between Japan and China and the Tokdo/Takeshima Dispute between Japan and Korea and offer new perspectives and insights into the possible approaches towards amelioration and resolution of these conflicts.

This edited volume argues that the rise of Islamic conservatism poses challenges to Indonesiäs continued existence as a secular state, with far-reaching implications for the social, cultural and political fortunes of the country.

This edited volume proposes that an understanding of ASEAN - its development and institutionalisation ¿ is invaluable to our conception of International relations theory in the Asian context.

This fully revised fourth edition of Michael Yahuda's successful textbook brings the region fully up-to-date, introducing students to the international politics of the Asia-Pacific region since 1945.

This book explores the theoretical and empirical relationship between democracy and governance in the Asia-Pacific region. Examining a variety of country cases and themes addressing the theoretical tension between governance and democracy, it illuminates how this impacts political and civil societies across the region.

Addresses the key question: to what extent may the balance of power play a part in such cooperative security arrangements and in the calculations of the participants of ASEAN and the ARF? This work offers an analysis of the inter-relationship between both approaches within the two institutions.

Documenting China's participation in international arms control and non-proliferation regimes from 1985 to 2001, this book focuses on the distinction between US expectations of Chinese compliance and international standards.

A history of Nepal from the Medieval/Early Modern period through to the present day with particular attention to contemporary Nepal, and the prospects for democracy.

This clear and systematic study outlines the patterns of ethnic politics in Burma, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, examining why some countries are more successful at 'managing' their ethnic politics than others.

Written by a team of international experts in the field, the chapters in this book question whether, and how NGOs actually lead to democratisation, and discuss the ways NGOs relate to broader global forces.

This book is the first to provide a detailed account of the political influence exerted by both domestic and international media in the Asia Pacific region.

Analyzes the overall effect of American primacy on social and political conflicts in Asia, discussing how the post-Cold War American agenda does not promote democratization in the region, in contradiction to one of the major proclaimed aims of the proponents of the Pax Americana.

This book brings together a collection of essays covering the media and public debate dimension of the events of 9/11 and beyond, from the point of view of Middle Eastern and Asian countries.

The author charts the rise of 'Asian communitarianism' and the attempt to develop a particular form of anti-liberal democratic polity.

Considers the influence of China's campaign for economic modernisation on its foreign policy and argues that such influence works within the framework of Beijing's perception of its wider geopolitical concerns.

A case study of a multi-ethnic muslim state as well as a contribution to the study of the domestic functions of foreign policy. This book addresses the real and imagined significance of Islam as a force in contemporary global politics.

Indonesia and China takes a fresh look at the reasons behind the breakdown in relations between Suhartos New Order and communist China between the late 1960s and 1990.

Presenting a number of perspectives including those of the state and dissent in mainland China, as well as alternative views from Taiwan, Hong Kong and the Chinese diaspora, this book sets discussions within the context of the long history of Chinese nationalism. It highlights the main themes of the Chinese nationalist tradition.

This study examines the problems which will inevitably arise as a result of China's claims on Taiwan, and analyses Taiwan's 'post-nationalist' identity.

Wolf Mendl's lucid and scholarly analysis addresses and illuminates the problems of reconciling Japan's complex Asia policy with the pursuit of global interests in uncharted post Cold-War waters.

Takes up the debate between those who resist the pressure for democracy and point to unchanging 'Asian' values, and those who believe that the appeal of democracy is universal.

The creation of a national identity has been a central feature of political life in Singapore. A broad strategy of multiculturalism together with the creation of 'Asian values' has served the purpose of building a new national identity.

This volume examines Mahathir's character, his ideas and policies and relates them to the social, economic and political setting outside Malaysia.

Presents an analysis of the security discourse of Chinese policy elites on the major powers in East Asia in relation to China's self-perception as a rising power. This book utilizes International Relations theories systematically to analyze Chinese security perceptions of the United States, Japan and Russia.

Presents an academic and personal volume devoted to Leifer's vast contributions to the discipline of international relations. This book is by one of the leading scholars of Southeast Asian international relations.