Bücher der Reihe Routledge Security in Asia Pacific Series

"South Asiäs Nuclear Security provides a detailed account of the nuclear security predicament in South Asia. From the perspectives of both the optimists and pessimists, Chakma elaborates on the multitude of factors that have contributed to the ever-tumultuous Indo-Pakistani security relations. Each chapter contains a rich bibliographical reference section highlighting a very detailed analysis of the nuclear issue in the region...Chakma provides an important and prominent case for the advancement of sub-systemic approaches to security, highlighting the need in understanding sub- systemic security dynamics as well."Bibek Chand, Florida International University, USAJournal of Asian Security and International Affairs 2015, 341-343

Examining the prospects for building a regional community in Northeast Asia, this book considers the foreign policies of the individual states, as well as the impact of domestic politics on the regionalist agenda.

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There is a growing interest in human security in Southeast Asia. This book explores the theoretical and conceptual basis of human security. It shows how human security has been taken up as a central part of security policy in individual states in Southeast Asia, as well as in the regional security policy.

Examines the key motivations for and challenges to greater regional integration in Southeast Asia. This book demonstrates how security and economic concerns -domestic, regional and international - have either contributed to, or detracted from, an increased level of unity and cooperation in ASEAN.

Examines the maritime security scene in Southeast Asia. This title considers highly topical implications for the region of possible strategic competition between China and India - the rising naval powers of Asia - with a possible naval 'arms race' emerging between these countries both with naval force development and operations.

Maritime issues are particularly important for Asian countries, where there is a high reliance on shipping routes for international trade, many difficult disputes over maritime boundaries, and the prospect of increasing tensions where maritime power might play a significant role. This book provides a comprehensive survey of the maritime issues affecting Asia.

The rising demand for energy, the higher costs of oil and gas, and the association of fossil fuels with adverse climate change have all brought a renewed interest in nuclear energy. Nuclear power, however, is itself controversial, because of its costs, its environmental effects and the security risks it poses. This book discusses these critical issues surrounding nuclear power in relation to Asia. It discusses also the politics of nuclear power and the activities of civil society organisations concerned about nuclear issues. Throughout the book the perspectives are included of both proponents and opponents of nuclear power on the key controversial issues.

The South China Sea has long been regarded as a major source of tension in East Asia. This book examines international politics and security in the South China Sea, exploring the history of the disputes, attempts to resolve them, and new security threats including piracy, terrorism, resource and environmental management.

Barack Obamäs "rebalancing strategy" or "pivot strategy", intended to demonstrate continued US commitment to the Asia Pacific region in a variety of military, economic and diplomatic contexts, was launched with much fanfare in 2011. Implicit in the new strategy is a focus on China and also a US relience on existing regional allies to implement its strategy. This book explores the impact of the new strategy on the US¿s allies in the region, and the allies¿ responses. Overall, the book outlines the deep complexities of the United States¿ exercise of power and influence in the region.