STRINGER Kevin D <br/><br/>
Pacific island microstates:    pawns  or players in pacific rim diplomacy? 

 -  2006 
<br/><br/> The article will show that reciprocity is the key concept and mechanism governing their diplomatic arrangements with Taiwan and Japan.  The political struggle between the people's republic of China and Taiwan for influence in the Pacific region, diplomatic recognition and support in the United Nations and other international agencies.  Fishing issues between Japan, the microstates and other regional powers as illustrated within the international whaling commission. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>JAPAN--FISHING<br/>CHINA--POLITICS<br/>TAIWAN