Asia Pacific Security - Values and Identity (Routledge by Leszek Buszynski

By Leszek Buszynski

the most topic of this e-book is that safeguard isn't just approximately defence from exterior assault, yet embraces the safety of id and values which cultures regard as very important, and which they might regard as worthy combating for. It examines Asia Pacific protection from the point of view of the values and identities of the most important actors within the area - China, Japan, the Koreas and the USA.

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