The world has undergone significant change since the end of the Cold War. One such development is that the Asia-Pacific has become increasingly prominent in international affairs. This comprehensive study provides a detailed understanding of key issues, actors and future trends in the region.

Product Description: This work applies the micro-macro linkage approach to Chinese foreign policy. It examines the processes, situations, and structures of Chinese foreign policy, and analyzes the effect of the international environment and domestic constraints...read more

Product Description: Japan's policies are of worldwide interest. Quansheng Zhao examines political institutions, social environments, and political cultures, and presents four case studies on aspects of Sino-Japanese relations.

Product Description: Japan's policymaking is, given that nation's economic prowess and history, of considerable worldwide interest. Quansheng Zhao makes a highly original and important contribution to an improved understanding of Japanese policymaking processes by examining several informal approaches or mechanisms, which in their interrelationships directly impact policy formulation...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)