2010 marks the 50th anniversary of the revision of the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty, making Japan one of the United States's longest and most important military allies. Over 40,000 US troops are based in Japan, as is the only U.S. aircraft carrier based outside the United States, the "USS George Washington." Japan possesses one of the world's largest economies and strongest military forces, and as a result, its national security policies and institutions are highly significant--not just to America, but to the rest of the global community as well.
This book provides an overview of Japan's...
2010 marks the 50th anniversary of the revision of the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty, making Japan one of the United States's longest and most importa...
India is poised to join the major nations of the world as one of the next superpowers in the multi-polar, 21st-century world. At the same time, it still faces significant domestic problems such as widespread poverty and public health issues, and faces considerable security threats posed by China and Pakistan.
Author Amit Gupta, PhD, an esteemed scholar and expert on foreign policy and weapons proliferation in South Asia, argues that India's quest to attain a superpower status will depend on how it develops its relationships with the other leading nations. Another determining...
India is poised to join the major nations of the world as one of the next superpowers in the multi-polar, 21st-century world. At the same time, it ...
"Global Security Watch--China" presents a comprehensive overview of the main foreign and defense policies of the People's Republic of China, emphasizing the political-military developments in the modern era since the 1989 Tiananmen Square incident. It provides a historical overview in the first chapter, followed by information on the domestic factors that affect Chinese national security, such as economics, society, and politics; China's external objectives; its global energy strategy; and its defense policies and security objectives.
Drawing upon a wide variety of domestic and foreign...
"Global Security Watch--China" presents a comprehensive overview of the main foreign and defense policies of the People's Republic of China, emphas...
The growing importance of Venezuela in the global oil market along with the controversial nature of its leadership provoke concern among some world powers--especially the United States, whose international policies have been heavily criticized by Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez. This critical look at American/Venezuelan relations presents perceptions held by each government of the other and examines the sources of tensions--and points of confluence--between the two countries.
"Global Security Watch--Venezuela" traces the political relations between the United States and Venezuela from...
The growing importance of Venezuela in the global oil market along with the controversial nature of its leadership provoke concern among some world...
As possessor of a quarter of the world's oil reserves and host to two of the holiest cities in Islam, Saudi Arabia is an integral part of the cultural, economic, and political well-being of the Middle East. From Persian Gulf security, to Middle Eastern politics, to the international energy industry, events in this desert kingdom strongly impact the stability of the region. This comprehensive resource analyzes contemporary Saudi Arabia--its modern history, the role of Islam, and the nature of Saudi foreign relations--and reveals how these and other factors dictate and shape the country's...
As possessor of a quarter of the world's oil reserves and host to two of the holiest cities in Islam, Saudi Arabia is an integral part of the cultu...
In this insightful work, a noted expert goes behind the headlines to examine the complexities of Syrian politics and their impact on the modern world. Beginning with an overview of political and economic change after 1963 when the Ba'th Party came to power, the book focuses on developments in Syria since Bashar al-Assad assumed the presidency in 2000. It probes the evolution of the Islamist opposition and the course of the popular uprising that broke out in 2011 and explores Syria's multilayered relations with Israel, Turkey, Iran, Russia, and the United States.
Readers will learn why...
In this insightful work, a noted expert goes behind the headlines to examine the complexities of Syrian politics and their impact on the modern wor...
Northwestern Africa, known as the Maghreb, consists of Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Tunisia, and Western Sahara. Recent changes in the political climate--including the collapse of the Libyan regime in October 2011 and structural factors, such as the decolonization of the countries within the Maghreb--have escalated violence in the area, exposing global powers, including the United States, to terrorist attacks. This is the first book of its kind to focus on the strategic planning of the United States, as well as other world powers, in the stabilization of the region.
"Global...
Northwestern Africa, known as the Maghreb, consists of Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Tunisia, and Western Sahara. Recent changes in the poli...
