Title: Fault lines in a rising Asia /
Authors: Lee, Chung Min,
Year: 2016
Subjects: National security Asia; Diplomatic relations.; Military policy; National security; Politics and government.; Asia Foreign relations; Asia Military policy.; Asia Politics and government; Asia
Abstract: "Asia has already risen by most hard-power measures. But without an understanding of the downsides of Asia’s rise, the conventional narrative is incomplete, misleading, and inaccurate. Chung Min Lee explores the fundamental dichotomy that defines contemporary Asia. While the region has been an unparalleled economic success, it is also home to some of the world’s most dangerous, diverse, and divisive challenges. Contrary to prevailing wisdom, he says, Asia’s rise doesn’t mean the demise of the West."--Back cover.
Contents: The other side of Asia's rise -- The predicaments of strong states and Asia's political deficits -- Titans and the quest for supremacy -- Projecting power and a virtual arms race -- Asia and the making of the second nuclear age -- The bomb next door : a nuclearized North Korea.