Series: Asia in World Politics

As the world's most vital region, Asia embodies explosive economic growth, diverse political systems, vibrant societies, modernising militaries, cutting-edge technologies, and rich cultural traditions amid globalisation, alongside strategic competition among major powers. As a result, international relations in Asia are evolving rapidly. In this fully updated and expanded volume, leading scholars offer the most current and definitive analysis available of...

With new assertiveness and prominence, China under President Xi Jinping is rightly considered an emerging and aggressive superpower backed by growing economic and impressive military strength. In this meticulous and balanced assessment, Robert G. Sutter traces China’s actions under Xi Jinping, including the many challenges they pose to the international status quo. He provides a comprehensive analysis of newly prominent...