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Enduring Rivalries in the Asia-Pacific

Steve Chan

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Enduring rivalries recurrently ensnare states in militarized disputes and wars. Are they poised to intensify in the Asia-Pacific, a region characterized by regime and cultural differences, territorial contests, and competing nationalist and regime claims? It is often argued that these conditions and recent power shifts are likely to lead to conflict escalation and contagion, especially in Sino-American relations. Steve Chan's book challenges this common view and argues instead that Asia-Pacific rivalries are likely to be held in abeyance. He suggests that the majority of leaders in the region wish to base their political legitimacy on their economic performance rather than popular mobilization against foreign enemies. Economic interdependence and political multilateralism have restrained and in some cases reversed rivalries. Although Asia-Pacific states will continue to quarrel, Chan argues that their relations are more stable today than at any other time since 1945.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • Publish Date: Aug 22nd, 2013
  • Pages: 246
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.00in - 5.80in - 0.50in - 1.05lb
  • EAN: 9781107041431
  • Categories: • International Relations - General

About the Author

Chan, Steve: - Steve Chan is College Professor of Distinction, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Farrand Residence Academic Program at the University of Colorado, Boulder.

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Praise for this book

"Chan's Enduring Rivalries in the Asia-Pacific has persuasive argumentation, succeeds in bridging the gap between region specialists and policy analysts, and offers new insights into enduring rivalries. This well-researched book is a welcome addition to the literature on international relations and Asia-Pacific studies, ensuring that this book enjoys a broad readership and inspires further debate and discussion."
Kai Chen, Journal of Chinese Political Science