Asia-Pacific nations in international peace support and stability operations

The eastward shift of political and economic power has been accompanied by increasing interest and participation in international peace support and stability missions by Asia-Pacific countries. From rising giants such as China and Indonesia to newer contributors such as Cambodia and the tiny city-st...

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Other Authors: Aoi, Chiyuki (Editor), Heng, Yee-Kuang (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York Palgrave Macmillan 2014
Edition:First edition
Series:Asia today
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Summary:The eastward shift of political and economic power has been accompanied by increasing interest and participation in international peace support and stability missions by Asia-Pacific countries. From rising giants such as China and Indonesia to newer contributors such as Cambodia and the tiny city-state of Singapore, this book provides a first-ever cross-regional comparison of the capabilities of Asia-Pacific countries to contribute to peace support missions, with an eye to identifying strengths, weaknesses, emerging trends and policy implications. --Provided by publisher
Physical Description:xiii, 291 pages 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9781137366948