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Is Obama’s ‘Pivot to Asia’ enough to maintain US Influence in East Asia?

A look at Security Issues and the Senkaku Islands Dispute

By: Steve Micallef

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Is Obama’s ‘Pivot to Asia’ enough to maintain US Influence in East Asia?

A look at Security Issues and the Senkaku Islands Dispute

By: Steve Micallef

The 20th century has been defined as the American Century, however, the history of the 21st century will be written in Asia. Today, East Asia is home to a third of the world’s population and includes some of the world’s largest economies. Hence the US has placed more emphasis on the region, to strengthen its economic ties and to show its long term allies that it has not forgotten about them. Disengagement from the Middle East and the rise of China has meant that the US has again turned its focus to the Asia-Pacific and East Asia, a region rife with old, long seated distrust and territorial disputes. The dissertation will focus on how the US is executing its ‘Pivot to Asia’ focusing on the many security issues which it must deal with, both those involving its allies and those involving its strategic rivals. All while trying to maintain its influence over East Asia in the face of a rising China. Whilst the US is welcomed by some and unwelcomed by others, the dissertation will try and determine whether the US’s renewed interest will contribute to the prosperity of East Asia or whether the US will again be bogged down in a region where it is not welcomed.

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Anchor Academic Publishing

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3960675100

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9783960675105

Militarisation in East Asia. Considerations from the Works of Thucydides and Alfred Thayer Mahan

By: Steve Micallef

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Militarisation in East Asia. Considerations from the Works of Thucydides and Alfred Thayer Mahan

By: Steve Micallef

“I believe China seeks hegemony in East Asia. Simple as that.” Such were the words Admiral Harry Harris Commander U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM) used to describe Chinese actions in East Asia. After two decades of effort towards modernization, it seems that the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is in a position to challenge US primacy in East Asia. The PLAN has developed both in terms of capability and strategy through its emphasis on Anti-Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) and blue-water forces, embracing Alfred Thayer Mahan’s ideas on access and sea control. What we are witnessing in China is a shift in thinking: from a continental viewpoint to a maritime one. After a decade of wars in the Middle East, the US has been taken by surprise. Today it looks at China’s naval build-up as threatening. The US has taken steps to refocus its attention on East Asia and meet the challenge of a contested sea. The dynamics of the Sino-American relation will also be examined through the lens of Thucydides and his ideas of great power. This study discusses Mahan’s and Thucydides’ influence on Chinese and American ways of thinking and whether it will impact the future trajectory of the Sino-American relationship. The main developments in capability and strategy on both sides will also be examined.

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3960671210

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Vizard Uncut

By: Steve Bedwell

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Vizard Uncut

By: Steve Bedwell

VIZARD UNCUT is the unauthorised and largely untold story of Steve Vizard's life. Drawn from extensive interviews and comprehensive research, VIZARD UNCUT seeks to demystify the enigma that is Steve Vizard: underpants salesman, corporate lawyer, Gold Logie winner, philanthropist, victim of a multi-million-dollar fraud and subject of a high-profile investigation by ASIC. In the early 1990s, Vizard revolutionised television comedy with the ground-breaking Fast Forward and Full Frontal, with characters such as Roger Ramshett, Hunch and the airline stewards Wayne and Darryl. He is also well remembered as the wise-cracking, stunt-pulling host of Tonight Live who interviewed everyone from Kylie Minogue to Gerard Depardieu. The late 1990s saw him become a part of the Melbourne establishment, especially in the arts, entertainment and sport. Then, in one swift blow, Steve Vizard went from icon to pariah. Steven Bedwell gives us the complete, complex story of the man, pieced together from never-before-seen documents and testimonies. VIZARD UNCUT brings to light the events of recent years that have shrink-wrapped themselves over a remarkably full and diverse life.

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Melbourne University Publish

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0522854745

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9780522854749

The Best Australian Humorous Writing

By: Andrew O'Keefe,Steve Vizard

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The Best Australian Humorous Writing

By: Andrew O'Keefe,Steve Vizard

In The Best Australian Humorous Writing, Andrew O’Keefe and Steve Vizard corral our funniest minds and canniest observers into one entertaining anthology. The writers bring a unique antipodean mirth to everything that has touched our lives in recent times-from Sir Ian McKellen disrobing on stage to busting up the Logies, from the privatisation of Telstra to the curves of Nigella Lawson, from the perils of entertaining children to the perennial outrage that modern telecommunications offers. Among the contributors: Phillip Adams * David Astle * Graeme Blundell * The Chaser Kaz Cooke * Ian Cuthbertson * Mark Dapin * Catherine Deveny Frank Devine *Alexander Downer * Dame Edna Everage * Charles Firth Germaine Greer * Gideon Haigh * Marieke Hardy * Wendy Harmer Clive James * Danny Katz * Malcolm Knox * John Lethlean * Mungo MacCallum * Shane Maloney * Shaun Micallef * Paul Mitchell * Les Murray * Guy Rundle * Roy Slaven * Tony Wilson * Julia Zemiro

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Melbourne Univ. Publishing

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0522859194

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9780522859195

Lonely Planet Pocket London

By: Lonely Planet,Damian Harper,Peter Dragicevich,Steve Fallon,Emilie Filou

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Lonely Planet Pocket London

By: Lonely Planet,Damian Harper,Peter Dragicevich,Steve Fallon,Emilie Filou

Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet's Pocket London is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Rise over the city on the London Eye, uncover the past at Kensington's museums, and explore Soho, Greenwich and the Tower - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of London and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket London: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Free, convenient pull-out map (included in print version), plus over 20 colour neighbourhood maps User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers Westminster, Covent Garden, Bloomsbury, the City, the South Bank, Kensington, Regent's Park, Camden, Greenwich, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Pocket London is our colourful, easy to use, handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, providing on-the-go assistance for those seeking the best sights and experiences on a short visit or weekend break. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's in-depth England or Great Britain guides. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) *Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017 eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

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1788681827

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9781788681827

A Premier's State

By: Steve Bracks

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A Premier's State

By: Steve Bracks

In May 1994, while I was going through pre-selection for the seat of Williamstown, I sat down at my desk at home and I wrote a note. I was thirty-nine years old and in that note I mapped out what I hoped would happen in my life.' By the time he was forty-eight, Steve Bracks had achieved the goal he'd set himself nine years earlier. He was premier of Victoria. In A Premier's State he reflects on his ambition to make a difference, and how he reached his goal. He talks about his early childhood growing up in a conservative but impassioned family that supported the Democratic Labor Party, and about his gradual evolution from left-wing university radical to pragmatic centre-left premier. He reveals for the first time the background to his decision to take the party's leadership from his friend John Brumby in 1999-then to hand it back to John in 2007 when he sensationally resigned from office. He gives insights into how to run a successful government and how to manage the factions, and talks about everything from the impact of public life on his family, to forming minority government with independents. This wide-ranging, thoughtful and incisive look at Steve's life and his career encompasses not only his thoughts on the Labor Party, but on the state of Australian politics generally.

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Melbourne Univ. Publishing

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0522860796

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9780522860795

Synthetic Bioabsorbable Polymers for Implants

By: Chandra Mauli Agrawal,Jack E. Parr,Steve T. Lin

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Synthetic Bioabsorbable Polymers for Implants

By: Chandra Mauli Agrawal,Jack E. Parr,Steve T. Lin

From a November 1999 symposium in Kansas City, Missouri, 12 papers explore aspects of biological implants that are absorbed by the body over time from the perspective of materials science. Their topics include the mechanical evaluation of 70:30 poly bone screws after in-vitro degradation, novel biod

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ASTM International

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0803128703

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9780803128705

Militarisation in East Asia. Considerations from the Works of Thucydides and Alfred Thayer Mahan

By: Steve Micallef

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diplom.de

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3960676212

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Managing Stress

By: Steve Shores

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Managing Stress

By: Steve Shores

Mindful of the time constraints of everyday living, Ginger Garrett has put together an entire year of juicy discussions and pampering pleasures for mothers and daughters. Using the book of Esther as a springboard for topics such as respect, romance, and confidence, you get to share pieces of not only yourself but of your faith as well.

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1576830837

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Is Obama’s ‘Pivot to Asia’ enough to maintain US Influence in East Asia?

Is Obama’s ‘Pivot to Asia’ enough to maintain US Influence in East Asia?

Militarisation in East Asia. Considerations from the Works of Thucydides and Alfred Thayer Mahan

Militarisation in East Asia. Considerations from the Works of Thucydides and Alfred Thayer Mahan

Vizard Uncut

Vizard Uncut

The Best Australian Humorous Writing

The Best Australian Humorous Writing

Lonely Planet Pocket London

Lonely Planet Pocket London

A Premier's State

A Premier's State

Synthetic Bioabsorbable Polymers for Implants

Synthetic Bioabsorbable Polymers for Implants

Militarisation in East Asia. Considerations from the Works of Thucydides and Alfred Thayer Mahan

Militarisation in East Asia. Considerations from the Works of Thucydides and Alfred Thayer Mahan

Managing Stress

Managing Stress

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