Asia-Pacific in the new world order
by McGrew, Anthony, Brook, Christopher
fromPacific studies
Explores the notion that a distinctive Asia-Pacific regional power bloc is developing. This study looks at the complex interplay between regional, global and national forces that have transformed the Asia-Pacific area into one of the most vibrant and economically successful regi…
This book demonstrates that Russia intends to re-emerge as a full fledged superpower before 2010 that would challenge America and China and potentially threaten a new arms race. Contrary to conventional wisdom, this goal is easily within the Kremlin's grasp, but the cost to the …
Laos: politics, economics, and society
General study of politics, the economy and society in the Lao PDR - reports on history, the influence of Buddhism, colonialism, and political developments up to the advent of the communist government; examines the social structure, ethnic groups, and socialist-based social chang…
The armed forces of Europe have undergone a dramatic transformation since the collapse of the Soviet Union. This handbook provides a comprehensive analysis of national security and defence policies, strategies, doctrines, capabilities, and military operations, as well as the all…