Different positions on disputes and the loose structure of the association prevents ASEAN from taking a more assertive stance on issues related to the South China Sea.
Unlike in Mao’s era, domestic problems in China that affect its economic and political strength are likely to also affect the world in greater measure.
New partners and the increase of interaction between emerging and developing countries seem to be a plausible alternative to safeguard interests, but challenges remain.
Mohamed Zeeshan sheds light on the changing world order, and Indian foreign policy as influenced by domestic and international factors.
Darren Byler discusses the idea of terror capitalism, and the domestic and international roles of the Chinese political-economy.
Tuong Vu sheds light on the economic performance and policy choices of East Asian countries, and the extent to which they are influenced by political regimes.
Jason Brennan talks about the benefits and pitfalls of epistocracy, and the future of democracy.
This book develops a useful theoretical framework to analyse the inconsistencies and contradictions in the making and implementation of China’s foreign policy.
For Beijing, contending with rival powers across the world for an equal or greater share of influence is seen as necessary to underline the Communist Party’s legitimacy at home and abroad.
With global attention focussed on Ukraine, Xi’s efforts to reinstate a Sino-centric regional order by recovering ‘lost lands’, including Taiwan should not be overlooked.
