Abstract The political roles of Taiwanese business people (taishang) in cross-strait relations have been increasingly noteworthy under Hu Jintao’s policy of “counting on the Taiwanese…
Country or Region: China
Abstract South Korean concerns for China’s evolving maritime interests and capabilities are part of a larger and complicated relationship. The two share a long history…
Summary Over the past decade, Northeast Asia has been dominated by quite significant strategic change, which is ongoing and brings with it many uncertainties. naval…
Abstract In the post-cold war era, especially in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, maritime security has become a priority on the…
Abstract Moving from a common understanding of issues and aspirations to cooperation to effective action presents enormous challenges. This is particularly the case for the…
Abstract Maritime disputes pose a great threat to stability and peace in Northeast Asia, where the region is integrating economically. There are a great number…
Abstract Cooperative maritime security in Northeast Asia, particularly the field of maritime confidence-building measures and maritime cooperation measures, is discussed. Regional approaches to cooperative maritime…
Abstract The Six Party Talks can be the crucible for forging a regional security mechanism in Northeast Asia. This mechanism should originally focus on maritime…
Abstract The domestic accommodation and implementation of international treaties regarding piracy and maritime security of the three Northeast Asian states of Korea, China, and Japan…
Summary Asia is one of the most dynamic regions in the world, experiencing record economic growth and contributing significantly to global economic development. However, this…
Summary The Sino-Russian relationship has experienced several permutations in recent decades as both states have undergone radical domestic changes, including the end of Soviet communism…
Abstract This study provides an index for evaluating national energy security policies and performance among the United States, European Union, Australia, New Zealand, China, India,…
Abstract Since the launch of economic reforms in China in 1978 and Vietnam in 1986, both countries have made impressive achievements. However, the two countries…
Abstract This paper demonstrates that multilateralism and regionalism are complementary, and that regional income convergence is likely with a like-minded and committed regionalism that often…
Abstract This study analyses the early effects of recent bilateral and regional Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) involving the ten-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)…
