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Pacific Asia?

Prospects for Security and Cooperation in East Asia

By: Melvin Gurtov

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Pacific Asia?

Prospects for Security and Cooperation in East Asia

By: Melvin Gurtov

Most studies of Asia-Pacific security are marked by pessimism and continuing belief in the virtues of a balance of power. Pacific Asia? goes against the grain by pointing to a number of positive developments--especially economic--in regional relationships, the absence of an arms race, the growth of multilateral groups, and an emerging consensus on the importance of nonmilitary paths to national security. Above all, Mel Gurtov stresses a definition of security that focuses on basic human needs, social justice, and environmental protection. The author disagrees with proponents of a China threat, criticizes U.S. Cold War notions of security through forward-based power, and argues for new efforts at regional dialogue based on multilateral cooperation, sensitivity to Asian nationalism, and a role for Japan as a 'global civilian power.

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282

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Rowman & Littlefield

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ISBN 10

074250851X

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9780742508514

China's Security

The New Roles of the Military

By: Melvin Gurtov,Byong-Moo Hwang

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China's Security

The New Roles of the Military

By: Melvin Gurtov,Byong-Moo Hwang

Showing how economic, technological, and bureaucratic factors have reshaped Chinese military thinking and behaviour, this text questions the perception of a China threat and provides an appraisal of the Chinese military establishment, emphasizing the interplay of domestic and external forces.

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364

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Lynne Rienner Publishers

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ISBN 10

1555874347

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9781555874346

The Transformation Of Socialism

Perestroika And Reform In The Soviet Union And China

By: Melvin Gurtov

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The Transformation Of Socialism

Perestroika And Reform In The Soviet Union And China

By: Melvin Gurtov

This book is based on Conference on the Transformation of Socialism in the Soviet Union and China, and reveals a second feature of the conference: the candor of the presentations. It discusses the effects of the reforms on political processes and the development of socialism.

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221

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Routledge

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1000306445

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9781000306446

Engaging Adversaries

Peacemaking and Diplomacy in the Human Interest

By: Melvin Gurtov

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Engaging Adversaries

Peacemaking and Diplomacy in the Human Interest

By: Melvin Gurtov

This groundbreaking book explores how adversaries in world politics can surmount their differences and disputes and start on the path to peaceful, productive relations. Gurtov draws lessons for diplomatic ways to engage, such as practicing mutual respect, paying attention to symbols, and using incentives rather than sanctions to find common ground.

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185

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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

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1538111128

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9781538111123

Will this be China's Century?

A Skeptic's View

By: Melvin Gurtov

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Will this be China's Century?

A Skeptic's View

By: Melvin Gurtov

Mel Gurtov takes issue with the widespread view that China is on the way to rivalling, or even displacing, the US as the dominant world power. Arguing that China's economic rise has exacerbated problems of social inequality, environmental degradation, official corruption, and more - and that its military capabilities and ambitions are far more limited than many observers have suggested - he makes a strong case that the most productive US policy will be one of engagement on issues of common concern, rather than confrontation or containment.

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Lynne Rienner Pub

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1588268985

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9781588268983

Pacific Asia?

Prospects for Security and Cooperation in East Asia

By: Melvin Gurtov

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Pacific Asia?

Prospects for Security and Cooperation in East Asia

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Rowman & Littlefield

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America in Retreat

Foreign Policy Under Donald Trump

By: Mel Gurtov

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America in Retreat

Foreign Policy Under Donald Trump

By: Mel Gurtov

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of Trump's foreign policy, including detailed case studies of policy toward key countries. Mel Gurtov makes a vigorous argument, centered on human-interest priorities, for rejecting a foreign policy that turns its back on the major issues of our times.

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World Social Change

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1538145677

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9781538145678

The Transformation Of Socialism

Perestroika And Reform In The Soviet Union And China

By: Melvin Gurtov

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The Transformation Of Socialism

Perestroika And Reform In The Soviet Union And China

By: Melvin Gurtov

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Book's by Melvin Gurtov

Pacific Asia?

Pacific Asia?

China's Security

China's Security

The Transformation Of Socialism

The Transformation Of Socialism

Engaging Adversaries

Engaging Adversaries

Will this be China's Century?

Will this be China's Century?

Pacific Asia?

Pacific Asia?

America in Retreat

America in Retreat

The Transformation Of Socialism

The Transformation Of Socialism

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