Abstract In the post-cold war era, especially in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, maritime security has become a priority on the…
Country or Region: Japan
Abstract Although Japan and Korea formally normalized their relations in 1965, these neighbours remain wary of each other because of their awkward history during the…
Abstract Maritime disputes pose a great threat to stability and peace in Northeast Asia, where the region is integrating economically. There are a great number…
Abstract Cooperative maritime security in Northeast Asia, particularly the field of maritime confidence-building measures and maritime cooperation measures, is discussed. Regional approaches to cooperative maritime…
Abstract The Six Party Talks can be the crucible for forging a regional security mechanism in Northeast Asia. This mechanism should originally focus on maritime…
Abstract The domestic accommodation and implementation of international treaties regarding piracy and maritime security of the three Northeast Asian states of Korea, China, and Japan…
Summary Asia is one of the most dynamic regions in the world, experiencing record economic growth and contributing significantly to global economic development. However, this…
Abstract This study provides an index for evaluating national energy security policies and performance among the United States, European Union, Australia, New Zealand, China, India,…
Continue reading Sovacool, B.K., I. Mukherjee, I.M. Drupady, and A.L. D’Agostino
Abstract This paper demonstrates that multilateralism and regionalism are complementary, and that regional income convergence is likely with a like-minded and committed regionalism that often…
Abstract This study analyses the early effects of recent bilateral and regional Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) involving the ten-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)…
Continue reading Sen, Rahul, Sadhana Srivastava, and Gail Pacheco
Abstract Future international relations in East Asia are likely to be largely shaped by the maritime strategies and policies of various actors. This paper examines…
Abstract This report, part of the Lowy Institute’s MacArthur Foundation Asia Security Project, explores the major-power maritime security dynamics surrounding China’s rise. It focuses on…
Continue reading Medcalf, Rory, Raoul Heinrichs, and Justin Jones
Abstract This article judges modern nuclear power and renewable electricity technologies according to six criteria: cost; fuel availability, land degradation; water use; climate change; and…
Abstract Putin’s return to the Russian presidency took place shortly after the first anniversary of Fukushima, prompting the question whether there could be a confluence…
From the publisher: This article analyzes the supply and demand sides in nuclear smuggling, as well as intermediaries between them, based on the 700 illicit trafficking…
