- July 2010
21.90 Euro
2010. 228 Pages, Softcover
ISBN-10: 0-470-82582-0
ISBN-13: 978-0-470-82582-2 - John Wiley & Sons






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Detailed description
The past relationship between the US and Asia has been one of domination and almost blind emulation. This cannot and should not continue into the future as Asia rises and America is no longer the sole superpower. There is a need to re-imagine this vital relationship and to work together towards achieving a shared future between the US, chastened but revitalized after the crisis, and a rising Asia. US must engage with Asia in context and as co-equals. Asians must show greater unity and cooperation, moreover they must show themselves to be relevant and helpful in addressing global issues such as the crisis and climate change.

From the contents
Introduction.

Acknowledgments.

1. From Interdependence to a Dangerous Divide: How is the Crisis Changing Asia and America?

Langfang and Interdependence.

Origins in Crisis.

A New Asian Balance.

Meeting Mr. Post-American.

The Blame Game.

From American Soft Power to Chinese Charm.

Why It Matters.

What Can Be Done.

2. Two Crises, One Asia: Is Asia Coming Together as a Region Without the United States? Why?

Asia as One.

The "Asian" Crisis and America.

How America Lost Asia.

Asia Decoupling.

3. Leading Asia's Rise: Who's In and Who Leads?

China and Southeast Asia: From Alarm to Charm.

Gaining from Crises, Gaining from China.

ASEAN's Example.

The Problem with Japan and Others.

ASEAN's Limits and the Regional Mess.

4. When Buffalo Fight: Can Rivalries Be Resolved as Asian Powers Emerge?

Tribute to China.

Contested Histories, Future Doubts.

Enter India.

The Status Quo: Containment and Balance.

Economic Logic and Political Insanities.

5. American Adjustments and Continuing Interests: Does the United States Really Want and Need Asia?

When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough (Don't) Go Shopping.

Chinese Trading Junk, Globalization Blues.

The Asian Opportunity (Again).

From Americanization to Global-as-Asian.

"Buy American": Investment as Invasion.

6. Bridging the Divide, Rebalancing the Region: How Can America and Asia Adjust to Their Post-Crisis Relationship?

Eight Days in Asia: Kowtowing and Not Being Kennedy.

A Risen China and the Power of &.

The City of &: The Equi-Proximate Policy.

Asia's Normative Community.

7. A Shared Future?: What Can Go Wrong?

A Dubai-ous Global Future.

Getting Asia on the Global Stage.

What Can Asians and Americans Do?

American Presence Not Past.

Asia Alone and the Options.

The Post-Crisis World.

Notes.

Index.