Northeast Asia's Stunted Regionalism: Bilateral Distrust in the Shadow of Globalization

ISBN-13: 9780521543606 / Angielski / Miękka / 2004 / 412 str.

Gilbert Rozman

Opis

Although Northeast Asia could be on the verge of becoming the world's third great region, expanding economic ties have not been supported by security cooperation and trust. Gilbert Rozman traces the problems in establishing regionalism over 15 years. Relying on many sources in the languages of the region, he offers a detailed picture of conflicting strategies in China, Japan, Russia, and South Korea. While covering U.S. globalization policies, he draws attention to debates about bilateral relations in the four countries, along with shifting outcomes over six periods.

Recenzje

'This book is a must read for students of Asian international relations and regionalism. … his book breaks new ground by tracing the process of identity formation and transformation and the interaction of identities … Rozman's book is thus a much-needed correction to the prevalent parsimonious scholarship of economists or realists who assume certain human nature and interests, … Rozman provides common themes to organize his nuanced analysis of the intricate interplays between perceptions and realities … Rozman makes a very strong statement, that is, national identities prevail over economics and security. … Rozman's book will surely prepare one for the bumpy road ahead.' International Relations of the Asia-Pacific

Spis treści

1. Introduction: the challenge of the NEA region; 2. Exiting the 1980s: cold war logic and national aspirations; 3. 1991–3: border fever and cross-border duplicity; 4. 1994–6: civilization bridges and historical distrust; 5. 1997–8: strategic partnerships and national rivalries; 6. 1999–2000: sunshine policies and security dilemmas; 7. 2001–3: unilateralism and irrepressible regionalism; 8. Conclusion: lessons for constructing regionalism in NEA.