ABSTRACT
Despite Asia's protracted economic troubles, the region is poised to recover and perhaps become stronger than ever. This timely work identifies the major challenges facing Asia's Four Tigers (Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, and Hong Kong), Japan, China, and their Southeast Asian neighbors (Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines) as the region increases it role and stature on the world stage. Highly regarded Asia policy makers and opinion shapers consider such key questions as: What is the appropriate response to China's ascent? Are there prospects for U.S.-Asian partnerships (in such areas as the environment)? Is economic cooperation between both sides of the Pacific realistic? How can Americans gain from Asia's attempts to rebuild her institutions? And will East Asia and the United States adjust to a multi-polar security and economic milieu?
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|52 pages
A Region in Transition
part II|63 pages
Changes in Business
part III|15 pages
The High-Tech Sphere
part IV|14 pages
Defense/Security
part V|10 pages
Quest for Civil Societies and Political Harmony
part VI|47 pages
Ecology, Energy, and Resources
part VII|57 pages
People, Society, Culture and the Urban Edge
part VIII|55 pages
Dragons, Tigers and Would-Be Tigers