Abstract The Asia Pacific is currently beset by two contradictory trends: growing economic interdependence and deepening strategic rivalry. Amidst these trends, new sets of regional…
Topic: Political Economy
Abstract The paper assesses the role and impact of the middle-power alliance of South Korea–Indonesia–Australia (KIA) in the region. KIA is a middle power and…
Abstract This study offers an investigation of the relationship between defense and social spending in the People’s Republic of China. In particular, three consecutive questions…
Abstract The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has agreed to establish an ASEAN single-shipping market (ASSM) by 2015. This paper aims to assess the…
Abstract In this article, I show how Prime Minister Abe Shinzo has promoted two major national and international economic policies—Abenomics and Japan’s involvement in the…
Abstract Prime Minister Abe Shinzo’s decision to enter talks on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) has been a game changer in the competition over Asia Pacific…
Abstract Despite frequent talk of conflict and even war, economic and strategic factors suggest that the Sino–Japanese dispute over the East China Sea will not…
Summary The book examines the rising influence of emerging powers in global politics, with a special focus on the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China).…
Abstract This article aims to generate new thinking through application of the concept of trans-border governance to Southeast-Asia within the framework of new regionalism theory…
Abstract The popular perception that China stands poised to supplant America as the most important economic partner of key countries in Southeast Asia has led…
Abstract I examine the Koizumi Junichiro era in Japan to derive lessons for the current Abe Shinzo administration that vows to get Japan back on…
Abstract The American ‘return’ to East Asia is currently characterized by a particularly high degree of competition with Beijing among the small and medium powers…
Abstract Building Community, Charter, Connectivity and Centrality – the 4Cs – is one of the most prominent goals for which ASEAN elites have continuously pledged…
Abstract Economic and political changes at the global level have simultaneously shifted Malaysia’s interests in the Arab Gulf countries. The economic liberalisation and transformation agenda…
Summary The truth behind the rise of China and whether or not it will be able to maintain it. How did China transform…
