Confronting Terrorism in the Pursuit of Power
Description:... Strategic Asia 2004?05: Confronting Terrorism in the Pursuit of Power examines the U.S.-led war on terrorism and assesses its impact for the grand strategies of major Asian powers. Confronting Terrorism in the Pursuit of Power is the fourth edition in the Strategic Asia series, and this year's volume is composed of five country studies, four regional studies, and four topical studies.Individual country studies analyze the United States, China, Japan, Korea, and Russia. Regional studies cover Central, South, Southeast, and Southwest Asia. The four topical studies address how broader transnational issues impact regional, political, economic, and security dynamics. Topics for this year's program include: energy security in Asia, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, alternative futures for North Korea, and science and technology trends in Asia. All chapters examine the short- and long-term implications for U.S. interests in Asia, and aim to sharpen the ability of U.S. policymakers to craft effective and credible strategies toward the region.
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