The relations between ASEAN and China occupy a unique and important position in the foreign relations of the Asia-Pacific region. China and Southeast Asia's political, strategic and economic importance in the realm of international relations has been transformed by the region's unprecedented economic growth, unexpected financial crisis, and turbulent political changes.
This monograph includes the discussion papers presented at the First Meeting of the Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia Pacific (CSCAP) Maritime Coopera- tion Working Group held in Kuala Lumpur 2-3 June 1995.
He book combines the study of contemporary and historical practices between Asia and Europe. It focuses on the academic, social and cultural connections between the two regions. The contributions in this volume have a contemporary focus but contextualise the themes within a historical perspective.
This is an inquiry into the arms build-up in Southeast Asia and the measures that can be taken to control the proliferation of conventional arms in the region. It is not a plea for arms control or disarmament as much as an attempt to highlight the armament policies of countries in the region.
This book describes and examines issues in regional security and regional cooperation, and their interrelationships both in theory and practice, through a comparative study of ASEAN and SAARC. Taking a comprehensive view of security, it analyses how ASEAN and SAARC have contributed to regional security in Southeast Asia and South Asia.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is strategically significant because of its size, dynamism, and role in the Asian economic and security architectures. This paper examines how ASEAN seeks to strengthen these assets through "centrality" in intraregional and external policy decisions. It recommends a two-speed approach toward centrality in order to maximize regional incomes and …
ASEAN Selayang Pandang (ASP) edisi 2000 merupakan edisi khusus dalam rangka menyambut milenium ke-3, pemutakhiran edisi sebelumnya yang mencakup perkembangan penting dan terbaru ASEAN selama tahun 1999, antara lain hasil-hasil Pertemuan para Menteri Luar Negeri ASEAN (AMM) ke-32, Pertemuan Informal ke-3 para Kepala Pemerintahan/Negara ASEAN (KTT Informal ASEAN III.) Dalam AMM ke-32 ini untuk pe…
This book presents a comprehensive and authoritative guide to methods of social research. Written in a lively and accessible style it demonstrates how research can be creative, simulating and intellectually challeging.
The aim of this book is to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to read and evaluate research reports, journal articles and conference papers which include some aspect of measurement.
This book examines the consequences of projected population decline and population aging as well as policy responses to address demographic change.