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Asia in World Politics: Past, Present, and Future
Asia in World Politics: Past, Present, and Future

Contributor(s): Marcin Socha (Editor), Michał Zaręba (Editor)
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, International relations/trade, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Keywords: China–U.S. relations; South China Sea; Sino-Cuban relations; North Korean nuclear crisis; Japan–South Korea relations; China
Summary/Abstract: Quick growth of Chinese economy heralded a shift in the balance of power in the Asia-Pacific. In recent years China’s growing assertiveness, manifested by growing military presence in South China Sea, has been perceived as a major security challenge by most of the countries in the region. This situation is not simply a result of the recent changes in economic and political situation in the country, but rather a manifestation of a long history of building economic and political ties in the region and materialization of Chinese ambitions. It seems that China is finally able to materialize its long-time political ambitions in the region.Other security challenges like the nuclear program of North Korea and changing political situation in Myanmar attested to the increasing uncertainty of security situation in Asia which affects the global geopolitical landscape. Change of power in the United States, and Election of Donald Trump as American president in November 2016 was a signal of another shift in the regional security situation. New president following the slogan “America First” launched a process of renegotiating existing security treaties with Asian allies and presented a mare aggressive stance on China which very soon turned into a serious trade conflict. This monograph illustrates different aspects of these complex power shifts and their influence on the current geopolitical situation in the region.

  • E-ISBN-13: 978-83-8220-794-1
  • Print-ISBN-13: 978-83-8220-793-4
  • Page Count: 268
  • Publication Year: 2021
  • Language: English
Introduction

Introduction
(Introduction)

Beijing turns to the seas. Combining assertive postures with cooperation

Beijing turns to the seas. Combining assertive postures with cooperation
(Beijing turns to the seas. Combining assertive postures with cooperation)

Changing trajectory of China–U.S. relations Background of current disputes

Changing trajectory of China–U.S. relations Background of current disputes
(Changing trajectory of China–U.S. relations Background of current disputes)

Selecting cadres: former members of the CCYL in the 19th Central Committee of CPC

Selecting cadres: former members of the CCYL in the 19th Central Committee of CPC
(Selecting cadres: former members of the CCYL in the 19th Central Committee of CPC)

Income inequality in today’s China

Income inequality in today’s China
(Income inequality in today’s China)

Politics of memory for a New Era? Mainland Chinese historical memory, nationalism, and their impact on Chinese international behaviour

Politics of memory for a New Era? Mainland Chinese historical memory, nationalism, and their impact on Chinese international behaviour
(Politics of memory for a New Era? Mainland Chinese historical memory, nationalism, and their impact on Chinese international behaviour)

Silk Belt between Lion and Dragon: Lyon (France)–China ties

Silk Belt between Lion and Dragon: Lyon (France)–China ties
(Silk Belt between Lion and Dragon: Lyon (France)–China ties)

The Lost Heritage of the South China Sea. Trade, Fishing, and Religion as Expressions of Popular Sovereignty

The Lost Heritage of the South China Sea. Trade, Fishing, and Religion as Expressions of Popular Sovereignty
(The Lost Heritage of the South China Sea. Trade, Fishing, and Religion as Expressions of Popular Sovereignty)

Sino-Cuban relations from 1964 to 1995: conflict and reconciliation

Sino-Cuban relations from 1964 to 1995: conflict and reconciliation
(Sino-Cuban relations from 1964 to 1995: conflict and reconciliation)

The “Sins” of American foreign policy illustrated in the North Korean nuclear crisis

The “Sins” of American foreign policy illustrated in the North Korean nuclear crisis
(The “Sins” of American foreign policy illustrated in the North Korean nuclear crisis)

Solving North Korean missile crisis

Solving North Korean missile crisis
(Solving North Korean missile crisis)

Japan’s policy towards North Korea under the Second Abe Administration

Japan’s policy towards North Korea under the Second Abe Administration
(Japan’s policy towards North Korea under the Second Abe Administration)

The promise of neo-functionalism beyond Europe: the case of Japan–South Korea relations

The promise of neo-functionalism beyond Europe: the case of Japan–South Korea relations
(The promise of neo-functionalism beyond Europe: the case of Japan–South Korea relations)

An unfulfilled relationship: US–Burma/Myanmar political relations

An unfulfilled relationship: US–Burma/Myanmar political relations
(An unfulfilled relationship: US–Burma/Myanmar political relations)

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