Adelphi Papers: ASEAN Regional Forum : Extending ASEAN's Model of Regional Security by Michael Leifer (1997, Trade Paperback)

Oxford University Press, Incorporated

0198292635

9780198292630

806930

66 Pages

English

Asean Regional Forum : Extending Asean's Model of Regional Security

International Relations / General, Security (National & International)

1997

Textbook

Michael Leifer

Political Science

Adelphi Papers

Trade Paperback

1.4 in

17.6 Oz

8.6 in

5.9 in

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'Michael Leifer guides us through the process by which ASEAN came intoexistence and evaluates its contribution to stability in Asia. ... this shortpaper more than adequately fulfils its object of providing a basis for futurescholarly investigation. ... Michael Leifer, as always, writes with eloquenceand subtlety. ... his writings are known for their erudition, dispassionateanalysis and sensitivity to local perspectives; all qualities that are reflectedin this paper.'Asian Affairs, June 1997, 'This short paper mare than adequately fulfils its object of providing afirm appreciation of ARF's development and a basis for future scholarlyinvestigation ... Michael Leifer, as always, writes with eloquence and subtlety... Anyone who studies contemporary Southeast Asian affairs owes Michael Leifera debt ... his writings are respected for their erudition, dispassionateanalysis and sensitivity to local perspectives; all qualities that are reflectedin this paper.'Mike Lawrence Smith, Journal of Strategic Studies

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As China rises and Beijing meets firmer resistance from the United States, regional tensions are increasing. Leifer assesses the changes taking place in the security environment of the vital East Asian region., Leifer's assessment posts a warning sign for those who see no reason to worry about the stability of East Asia. He warns that "the ARF is embryonic, one-dimensional approach" to the major changes taking place in the security environment of the vital East Asian region.