Asian Perceptions of Gulf Security
Asian Perceptions of Gulf Security

Author: Li-Chen Sim

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2022-11-28

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 1000785734

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Gulf stability is coming to play a larger role in the foreign policy calculus of many states, but the evolving role of Asian powers is largely under-represented in the International Relations literature. This volume addresses this gap with a set of empirically rich, theory driven case studies written by academics from or based in the countries in question. The underlying assumption is not that Asian powers have already become important security actors in the Gulf, but rather that they perceive the Gulf as a region of increasing strategic relevance. How will leaders in these countries adjust to an evolving regional framework? Will there be coordinated efforts to establish an Asian-centered approach to Gulf stability, or will Asian rivalries make the region a theater of competition? Will US–China tensions force alignment choices among Asian powers? Will Asian states balance, bandwagon, hedge, or adopt some other approach to their Gulf relationships? These questions become even more important as the western boundaries of Asia increasingly come to incorporate the Middle East. The book will appeal to scholars and students in the fields of International Relations, Security Studies, and International Political Economy, as well as area specialists on the Gulf and those working on foreign policy issues on each of the Asian countries included. Professionals in government and non-government agencies will also find it very useful. The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.

Snow On The Pine: Japan's Quest For A Leadership Role In Asia
Snow On The Pine: Japan's Quest For A Leadership Role In Asia

Author: Kyoko Hatakeyama

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2010-03-22

Total Pages: 510

ISBN-13: 9814466204

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Snow on the Pine presents a compelling view of the Japanese foreign policy that runs counter to the common wisdom reducing Japan's post-war efforts to the pursuit of purely commercial interests. This book takes a new approach — the eventual Japanese defeat in the Second World War did not transform Japan into an “exceptional state” seeking only economic interests. Like any other nations, economic issues have always played a crucial role in policy decisions. However, this is but only one amongst the many interweaving threads determining foreign policy decisions.In the authors' eyes, Japan's foreign policy is characterized by the drive to dominate and influence the East Asia region, which has been a consistent motivation since the days of the Meiji restoration. Thus, the post-war period in this analysis provides a continuation rather than a break with the country's previous history. Tactics, and even strategies, may have changed over time to meet the challenges of the ever evolving economic and political environments but the overall objective has essentially remained constant. The snow melts, but the pine endures.

The Shifting Sands of Japan's Security Landscape
The Shifting Sands of Japan's Security Landscape

Author: Oktay Kucukdegirmenci

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

Published: 2025-01-27

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789819775774

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This book examines how and where Japan's multi-tiered security approach, which was put forward as a policy that emphasizes Japan's more active role in shaping the regional security order in the light of the changing geopolitical balances in the East Asia-Pacific in the post-Cold War period, has evolved in the context of China's rise in the 2000s, 2010s and present. This book categorizes Japan's foreign and security policy into three tiers: bilateralism, multilateralism, and minilateralism. The book offers valuable insights into Japan's foreign and security policies within East Asia and the broader Asia-Pacific region, including the region's geopolitical landscape and Japan's relationships with major stakeholders. It also contributes to understanding inter-regional dynamics and the application of balance of power theory. The book targets policymakers involved in foreign and security policy decisions, as well as academics, researchers, journalists, and international relations students interested in Japan and the East Asia/Indo-Pacific region.

Building a New Economy
Building a New Economy

Author: D Hugh Whittaker

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2024-08-31

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 0198893396

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Building a New Economy uses an evolutionary conceptual framework of states-and-markets, organizations-and-technology, and institutional change. It shows how the institutional coherence of the manufacturing-centred postwar model broke down, and was followed by the ideological and institutional dissonance of the 'lost decades'.

China's Quantum Leap - Shaping the Future in the Aftermath of World War III"
China's Quantum Leap - Shaping the Future in the Aftermath of World War III

Author: Jeffery Lewis Jr

Publisher:

Published: 2024-03-27

Total Pages: 20

ISBN-13:

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China Winning World War III: A Speculative Exploration" by Jeffery Lewis Jr. is a riveting foray into the not-so-distant future, where the advent of World War IV radically transforms global dynamics. Drawing from over 25 years of experience as a Department of Defense contractor with extensive time in Iraq and Afghanistan, Lewis crafts a meticulously detailed speculative narrative that plunges readers into a world reshaped by advanced technology, geopolitical shifts, and the unyielding human spirit. Set against the backdrop of the late 21st century, the eBook delves into the complexities of a new era defined by quantum computing, AI warfare, and shifting alliances. Through the lens of a China poised at the brink of global dominance, Lewis weaves a tale of strategic innovations, cyber skirmishes, and the redefinition of warfare in the age of space dominance and digital battlegrounds. Beyond the thrilling military and technological advancements, Lewis's narrative is a profound exploration of the potential for international cooperation, the importance of environmental stewardship, and the enduring quest for a harmonious global order post-conflict. "China Winning World War III" is more than just a story of future warfare; it's a compelling vision of a world on the cusp of transformation, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. This eBook is a must-read for aficionados of speculative fiction, military strategy enthusiasts, and anyone intrigued by the future of global geopolitics and technological evolution. Jeffery Lewis Jr.'s extensive real-world experience adds a layer of authenticity to this speculative journey, making it a captivating read that blurs the lines between the possible and the fantastical. Disclaimer This information was gathered with the help of Chatgpt to provide the most accurate information possible.

Globalization and Urbanization
Globalization and Urbanization

Author: James H. Spencer

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2014-06-26

Total Pages: 269

ISBN-13: 1442214767

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During the past decade, the world reached the point of becoming more urban than not, as the majority of people on the planet now live not in small towns or villages but in provincial, national, and global cities. Scholars have long been fascinated by so-called global cities, world cities, and the urban engines of the global economy. James H. Spencer argues, however, that such an emphasis misses the central fact that urbanization goes well beyond the usual suspects of New York, Tokyo, London, and Shanghai. The author charts urbanization across the Global South and North, resulting in what he describes as a planetary global urban ecosystem. This concept that challenges us to realize that in daily life, their similar physical and social ecosystems that make cities more understandable to each other than to their own rural hinterlands. Spencer’s vivid case studies of Addis Ababa, Ho Chi Minh City, Honolulu, and New York draw out the commonalities of our intertwined built and social environments and how they express a shared humanity across continents and cultures.