Judul asli : Internal and external security isses in Asia
Asia pacific security examines the developing strategic relationships in the region, and clarifies the dilemmas for Australian policy-makers as they try to balance genuine engagement with the region against a long standing and valued alliance with the United states.
China’s rise has upset the global balance of power, and the first place to feel the strain is Beijing’s back yard: the South China Sea. For decades tensions have smouldered in the region, but today the threat of a direct confrontation among superpowers appears ever more likely. Through lively stories of individuals who have shaped current conflicts – entrepreneurs, traders, scientists, sh…