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Asia's Reckoning
China, Japan, and the Fate of U.S. Power in the Pacific Century
Language: English
Release Date: September 5, 2017
**A Financial Times Best Book of 2017
“A shrewd and knowing book.” —Robert D. Kaplan, The Wall Street Journal
“A compelling and impressive read.” —The Economist
“Skillfully crafted and well-argued.” —Jeffrey Wasserstrom, Financial Times
“An excellent...
by Progressive Management
Language: English
Release Date: March 13, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: March 13, 2014
This paper argues that the European Union must take decisive action to diversify its future energy needs away from Russian natural gas. Paradoxically, the EU's energy policy is more strategically forward-thinking and global community-minded than that of any major power, while at the same time it is...
by Progressive Management
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2016
This important report has been professionally converted for accurate flowing-text e-book format reproduction. Since 2000, and with increased focus after the announcement of the One Belt, One Road initiative in 2015, China has led the development of a robust infrastructure program in South Asia. Despite...
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Language: English
Release Date: May 7, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: May 7, 2007
Bringing together contributions on the nature of corruption in East and Southeast Asia, this edited volume examines the means of limiting and ultimately eliminating corruption at a national and international level. Taking a country by country approach the text explores:
the concept of corruption,...
Obama and China's Rise
An Insider's Account of America's Asia Strategy
Language: English
Release Date: February 24, 2012
"Future presidents will need to find the right balance in China policy, so as to maintain America's strength and watchfulness but not fall into the classic security dilemma, wherein each side believes that growing capabilities reflect hostile intent and responds by producing that reality. I believe...
Chinese Foreign Policy
An Introduction
Language: English
Release Date: June 28, 2019
This updated and expanded fourth edition of Chinese Foreign Policy seeks to examine the decision-makers, processes, and rationales behind China’s expanding international relations as well as offering an in-depth look at China’s modern global relations.
Among the key issues explored in this...
Confronting the Bush Doctrine
Critical Views from the Asia-Pacific
Language: English
Release Date: October 28, 2004
There is no doubt that President George W. Bush and his administration have transformed US foreign policy and reshaped global international relations in a very profound way. Many American commentators continue to talk about 9/11 as the day the world changed, but increasingly analysts around the world...
The Search for a New Order
Intellectuals and Fascism in Prewar Japan
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2016
Fletcher explains how three writers--Ryu Shintaro, Royama Masamichi, and Miki Kiyoshi--who were supporters of democratic socialism became ideologues for the East Asian bloc ideal that rationalized Japan's dominance of Asia after 1937, and he demonstrates how and why they designed the New Order movement...
Beyond the Great Wall
Recipes and Travels in the Other China
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2008
WINNER OF THE 2009 JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL COOKBOOK AWARD
WINNER OF THE 2009 IACP BEST INTERNATIONAL COOKBOOK AWARD
A bold and eye-opening new cookbook with magnificent photos and unforgettable stories.
In the West, when we think about food in China, what usually...
by Progressive Management
Language: English
Release Date: March 25, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: March 25, 2014
Nine reports, studies, and documents provide special insight into the Russian economy and agriculture, with detailed discussions of vital topics which are of particular interest during the ongoing crisis involving Russian aggression against Crimea and the Ukraine. Reports in this compendium: Doing...
Ming China, 1368–1644
A Concise History of a Resilient Empire
Language: English
Release Date: September 16, 2011
This engaging, deeply informed book provides the first concise history of one of China's most important eras. Leading scholar John W. Dardess offers a thematically organized political, social, and economic exploration of China from 1368 to 1644. He examines how the Ming dynasty was able to endure...
by Chye Kiang Heng
Language: English
Release Date: October 17, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: October 17, 2016
50 Years of Urban Planning in Singapore is an accessible and comprehensive volume on Singapore's planning approach to urbanization. Organized into three parts, the first section of the volume, 'Paradigms, Policies, and Processes', provides an overview of the ideologies and strategies underpinning...
Malaysian Cooking
A Master Cook Reveals Her Best Recipes
Language: English
Release Date: February 28, 2012
Enter the colorful world of Malaysian cuisine with this cookbook from an award-winning chef and food writer!
Malaysian Cooking introduces the art of using Malaysia's most aromatic regional ingredients and global influences to prepare zesty food that excites both the palate and sense of smell....
by Hayatinufus A. L. Tobing, William W. Wongso
Language: English
Release Date: December 25, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: December 25, 2012
Indonesian Cakes & Desserts offers over 30 easy recipes to make some of the tastiest Southeast Asian treats. Indonesia is an archipelago rich with tropical fruits. The people of Indonesia have been crafting delectable desserts for thousands of years. Featured in this cookbook are some of the authentic...