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1 online resource (xii, 151 pages) |
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Asian Economic and Political Issues Ser |
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Asian Economic and Political Issues Ser
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ASIAN ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL ISSUES, VOLUME 13; ASIAN ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL ISSUES; ASIAN ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL ISSUES, VOLUME 13; CONTENTS; PREFACE; U.S.-VIETNAM RELATIONS IN 2009: CURRENT ISSUES AND IMPLICATIONS FOR U.S. POLICY*; SUMMARY; RECENT DEVELOPMENTS1; INTRODUCTION; U.S. Interests and Goals in the Bilateral Relationship; Vietnam's Interests and Goals in the Bilateral Relationship; A Ceiling on the Relationship?; Key Issues and Decisions; BRIEF HISTORY OF THE NORMALIZATION OF U.S.-VIETNAM RELATIONS; MAJOR ISSUES IN U.S.-VIETNAM RELATIONS; Diplomatic Ties; Economic Ties |
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Trade Initiatives: GSP, TIFA, BIT, and TPPU. S. Foreign Assistance to Vietnam; Human Rights Issues; A WAVE OF ARRESTS OF VIETNAMESE DISSIDENTS; Human Trafficking; Security Issues; Vietnam War "Legacy" Issues; CONDITIONS IN VIETNAM; Economic Developments; Political Trends; Sino-Vietnam Relations; SELECTED LEGISLATION IN THE 111TH; APPENDIX A. VERSIONS OF THE VIETNAM HUMAN RIGHTS ACT, 110TH CONGRESS; H.R. 3096; S. 3678; APPENDIX A. SELECTED LEGISLATION IN THE 110TH CONGRESS; End Notes; JAPAN'S NUCLEAR FUTURE: POLICY DEBATE, PROSPECTS, AND U.S. INTERESTS; SUMMARY; INTRODUCTION; BACKGROUND |
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AN EVOLVING SECURITY ENVIRONMENT IN ASIAJAPAN'S NUCLEAR CAPACITY; Japan's Nuclear Energy Program; Technological Potential; JAPANESE LEGAL AND POLITICAL RESTRAINTS; Domestic Factors; External Factors; ISSUES FOR U.S. POLICY; U.S. Security Commitment; Potential for Asian Arms Race; U.S.-China Relations; Future of the Korean Peninsula; Japan's International Reputation; Damage to Global Non-Proliferation Regime; End Notes; CENTRAL ASIA'S SECURITY: ISSUES AND IMPLICATIONS FOR U.S. INTERESTS*; SUMMARY; INTRODUCTION; CENTRAL ASIA'S EXTERNAL SECURITY CONTEXT; SECURITY PROBLEMS AND PROGRESS |
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Islamic Extremism and TerrorismBorder Tensions; Crime and Corruption; Economic and Defense Security; Nonproliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction; Illegal Narcotics Production, Use, and Trafficking; IMPLICATIONS FOR U.S. INTERESTS; Reactions to U.S.-Led Coalition Actions in Iraq; Designations of Terrorist Organizations; Military Cooperation; U.S. Security Assistance; Safety of U.S. Citizens and Investments; Issues for Congress; Should the United States Play a Prominent Role in Central Asia?; What Are U.S. Interests in Central Asia?; What Roles Should Outside Powers Play in the Region? |
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How Significant Are Regional Energy Resources to U.S. Interests?What U.S. Security Involvement is Appropriate?; Should the United States Try to Foster Democratization?; APPENDIX. SELECTED OUTSIDE PLAYERS; Russia; Afghanistan; China; Iran; Turkey; The South Caucasus; End Notes; INDEX |
| Summary |
Annotation It is predicted by some observers that the 21st century will be remembered as the "Asian Century". Many of the countries in the region seem to be able to take the economic and trade baton when one of the others experiences problems. The region, in general, continues to grow economically, politically and militarily. The articles presented in this book examine the current political and economic situations in nations across Asia, particularly focusing on economic developments. Topics discussed are: U.S.-Vietnam Relations in 2009, the current issues concerned and implications for U.S. policy; Japans nuclear future including the policy debate, prospects and U.S. interests; and Central Asias security challenges from crime, corruption, terrorism, and faltering commitments to economic and democratic reforms. This book consists of public documents which have been located, gathered, combined, reformatted, and enhanced with a subject index, selectively edited and bound to provide easy access |
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Includes bibliographical references and index |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Process -- General.
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Economic history
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Diplomatic relations
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Politics and government
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| SUBJECT |
Asia -- Politics and government -- 1945- http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh87003817
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Asia -- Foreign relations.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2010013255
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Asia -- Economic conditions -- 1945-
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85008617
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Asia
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Columbus, Frank H.
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| ISBN |
9781613241752 |
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1613241755 |
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1616680156 |
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9781616680152 |
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