Identities and security in East Asia

BESSHO Koro

Identities and security in East Asia - Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1999 - 86p. - Adelphi Papers. 325 .

Argues that issues of identity can be as crucial as questions of national interest when assessing the future challenges and possibilities for East Asian regional security. China and Japan seem reluctant to adopt a leadership role, and whilst ASEAN has been willing to take the initiative outside of its sub-region, it does not have the resources or the authority to lead the whole of East Asia.

0199224218 (pbk.): 14.99 UK


ASEAN
CHINA
EAST ASIA
JAPAN
REGIONAL SECURITY
SOUTHEAST ASIA