Presents and discusses information on the contemporary politics and economics of Asia. This title covers topics such as: a profile of Central Asia, as well as the security of Central Asia; US-China trade; policy development in Kyrgyz republic and Tajikistan; the evolution of the 'One China' Policy; and, Japan's nuclear future.

Presents and discusses information on the contemporary politics and economics of Asia. This book discusses such topics as: the European Union and Asia; identity change and the emergence of regionalism; trading security in alliances; China's naval modernisation; education in China; the Australia-China economic relationship; and, more.

Presents and discusses various political and economic developments in Asia. This book covers topics that include the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC); the Proposed US-South Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA); North Korea's nuclear weapons development and diplomacy; Burma and transnational crime; China's currency; and, more.

This book presents and discusses current research in the study of political developments and U.S. policy procedures and implications in the Middle East. Topics discussed include government formation and performance in Afghanistan; narcotics and U.S. policy in Afghanistan; NATO in Afghanistan; and, Pakistan's nuclear weapons and U.S. aid and military reimbursements to Pakistan.