The Asia-Pacific region presents a challenge to international security in the post-Cold War era. Doubts as to the US' military commitment, concern with Japan's security aspirations, build-up of military capabilities and the nuclear ambitions of North Korea have further heightened tension.
The Asia-Pacific region presents one of the greatest challenges to international security in the post-Cold War era. Using a thematic and country-based approach, this volume discusses in detail the security issues of the region: the impact of American military reductions; Japan's emergent security role; the implications of fragile peace in Cambodia; the prospects for regional security cooperation; arms sales and the prospects for arms control; and nuclear proliferation.
