Suchergebnisse

In this chapter of the Strategic Survey 2004/5, the authors analyze issues & events impacting strategic developments of Asian regions in light of economic & defense strategies that indicate changes in the security relationship to the US & Europe. The most daunting security issue facing Asia is argued to be North Korea's efforts to build nuclear weapons since the nonprogress of the six-party talks, & a more flexible approach by the US is recommended. China's domestic & foreign policies are in flux, as well as the bilateral relationship to the US since China forgave errant states important to China's strategic interests. The fragile peace process between India & Pakistan is viewed as more positive since the bilateral security environment, but faces continuing challenges regarding Kashmir, water disputes, & increased military developments. Both Central & Southeast Asia face instability as key regional partners change the geopolitics through breaking & creating common ties with security partners & extra-regional relationships. Japan's Koizumi government continues to develop an attitude of defense & security policy activism towards the US & North Korea. J. Harwell