American Grand Strategy and East Asian Security in the Twenty-First Century

ISBN-13: 9781107167230 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017 / 224 str.

David C. Kang

Opis

David C. Kang tells an often overlooked story about East Asia's 'comprehensive security', arguing that American policy towards Asia should be based on economic and diplomatic initiatives rather than military strength.

Recenzje

'… this book should be considered required reading for anyone who is interested in East Asian international relations, the rise of China, and U.S foreign policy. It will undoubtedly be read, debated, and discussed for many years to come.' Nicholas D. Anderson, Political Science Quarterly

Spis treści

1. Comprehensive East Asian security; 2. The size of the fight in the dog: costly signals in international bargaining; 3. No arms race: military expenditures in East Asia and Latin America; 4. North Korea: costly signals and a willingness to fight; 5. South Korea: desiring good relations with China; 6. Philippines foreign policy: cheap talk about a free ride; 7. Vietnam: who's chasing whom in Vietnam–US relations; 8. Comprehensive security in Japan, Indonesia, Singapore, and Australia; 9. Powerful patron: America's changing relations with East Asia; 10. A minimalist American grand strategy towards Asia.