Focusing on the broader concept of security, this book explores how it encompasses not only defense against external threats but also the safeguarding of cultural identity and values. It emphasizes the significance of these elements to societies, illustrating that they are often seen as vital enough to warrant protection and, if necessary, conflict.
Focusing on the Six Party Talks, this book analyzes the multilateral negotiations involving the US, China, Russia, Japan, and both Koreas aimed at addressing North Korea's nuclear threat. It explores the dynamics of multilateralism in this context, offering insights distinct from traditional studies on the Korean peninsula. By examining the complexities and challenges faced during these talks, the book provides a nuanced understanding of international diplomacy and conflict resolution in relation to nuclear proliferation.
Examining the interplay of political and economic reform along with Russia's unique geopolitical position, this study reveals how these factors shape Russian foreign policy amid a national identity crisis. The analysis highlights the tension between support for and opposition to the West, influenced by reactions to Yeltsin's reforms and the need to navigate relationships with NATO, China, and the Islamic world. This insightful work is essential for scholars and practitioners in foreign policy and international relations.
This book examines the development of China's national ambitions under its current leader Xi Jinping and the dilemma they present for the United States and Japan. It emphasises the importance of geopolitics and highlights the hard choices faced by the United States as it seeks to protect its geopolitical position in the Western Pacific.