The roots of war in the 21st century : geography, hegemony, and politics in Asia-Pacific

This book argues that the 21st century will witness a fundamental global shift in economic and military hegemonic power from the U.S.-European sphere to the U.S.-Asia-Pacific region. Geography, hegemony, and politics will represent the foundational pillars for change, progress, and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region. Contents 6 Acknowledgments 8 Introduction 12 Overview 20 Part I. HEGEMONIC POWER IN ASIA-PACIFIC 24 Chapter 01. Geography, Hegemony and Politics: Asia-Pacific in the 21st Century 26 Chapter 02. EASTO: East-Asia Security and Trade Organization 41 Part II. SIGNIFICANT POWERS IN ASIA-PACIFIC 54 Chapter 03. Australia: The Age of Rudd 56 Chapter 04. Japan: The Uncertain Rising Sun 74 Chapter 05. South Korea: Caught between Giant Elephants 91 Chapter 06. China: Revolution and Power 107 Chapter 07. America: The Fragile Empire 136 Part III. THE ‘ASIA-PACIFIC CENTURY’ 162 Chapter 08. Asia-Pacific Rising: The Challenges, Dangers and Prospects in the 21st Century 164 Bibliography 178 About the Author 188 0761846298,9780761846291,0761846301,9780761846307 University Press of America The author argues that the 21st century will witness a fundamental global shift in economic and military hegemonic power from the U.S.-European sphere to the U.S.-Asia-Pacific region. Considered are the geography, hegemony, politics, the rise of China, and the increasing importance of geostrategic players within the region: Japan, South Korea, and Australia Randall Doyle. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 155-163).