Northeast Asia's Stunted Regionalism

Erscheinungsjahr 2016
ISBN: 978-0-521-83565-7
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, 412 Seiten, Format (B × H): 157 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 817 g

A comprehensive picture of the pursuit of regionalism across Northeast Asia in the 15 years following the Cold War. In each of six periods, the main dynamic of regionalism and the problems that slowed regionalism's advance are identified. The evolving strategies of China, Japan, South Korea, and Russia are examined, emphasizing the importance of bilateral relations while keeping in mind the globalizing US role. By focusing on debates in each country, most rarely covered in English, the book demonstrates how suspicion of neighbors and clashing strategies have undermined aspirations for regionalism. Only by learning the lessons of this transitional era will regionalism be placed on a stable footing. These include: fully embrace globalization while using regionalism for balance, work together in integrating North Korea while recognizing South Korea's pivotal role, compromise to allow China and Japan to share leadership, and focus on a long-term vision of Northeast Asia.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Rozman, Gilbert

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Internationale Beziehungen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction: the challenge of the NEA region; 2. Exiting the 1980s: cold war logic and national aspirations; 3. 1991-93: border fever and cross-border duplicity; 4. 1994-96: civilization bridges and historical distrust; 5. 1997-98: strategic partnerships and national rivalries; 6. 1999-2000: sunshine policies and security dilemmas; 7. 2001-03: unilateralism and irrepressible regionalism; 8. Conclusion: lessons for constructing regionalism in NEA.

Über Autor(innen)

Rozman, Gilbert
Gilbert Rozman is Musgrave Professor of Sociology at Princeton University. He is the author or editor of many books, including Japan and Russia: The Tortuous Path to Normalization, 1949-1999 (2000).