Pacific Asia?

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Emphasizing human and environmental security, Mel Gurtov challenges traditional power politics in the Asia-Pacific region. He critiques common beliefs like the China threat and U.S.-centric power dynamics, advocating for a cooperative security framework that prioritizes basic human needs and respects Asian nationalism. The book offers insightful analyses of security policies from the U.S., China, Japan, the Koreas, and ASEAN countries, making it a valuable resource for policymakers, scholars, and students interested in contemporary security issues.