Featured Title: The International Politics of the Asia Pacific

Analyzing politics in terms of global, regional and local trends, this new edition features:

• In-depth discussion of the Bush administration legacy and where the Obama administration's vision takes their policy
• Analysis of post-Koizumi/post-Abe Japan
• Examination of the continued Rise of China in terms of politics, security and economic dominance
• Ongoing debates concerning the 'war on terror' and how this shifts, forms and reforms relationships
• Asia-Pacific security issues

This new third edition will continue to be a core text for students of Asian politics, international relations and Cold war history.