As the world’s most vital region, Asia embodies explosive economic growth, diverse political systems, vibrant societies, modernizing military, cuttingedge technologies, rich cultural traditions amid globalization, and strategic competition among major powers. As a result international relations in Asia are evolving rapidly. In this deeply informed study, leading scholars offer the most current and definitive analysis available of Asia’s regional relationships. They set developments in Asia’s regional relationships. They set developments in Asia in a theoretical context, assess the role of leading external and linkages. Students and policy practitioners alike will find this book invaluable for understanding politics in contemporary Asia.