The politics of the Asia-Pacific : triumphs, challenges, and threats / edited by Mark S. Williams.

Other author Williams, Mark S., 1981- editor.
Format Book
PublicationToronto ; Buffalo ; London : University of Toronto Press, 2022.
Description1 volume : illustrations (black and white) ; 23 cm
Subjects
National security--Pacific Area.
Regionalism--Pacific Area.
World politics--21st century.
Pacific Area--Politics and government. --21st century.
Pacific Area--Economic conditions. --21st century.

Abstract "The Asia-Pacific region is characterized not only by unprecedented economic growth, but also as being one of the last bastions of authoritarianism. As such, deep political tensions persist in the region, and many questions remain surrounding the uncertainty of the Asia-Pacifićs geopolitical future. In The Politics of the Asia-Pacific, senior scholars, former diplomats, and emerging voices introduce readers to the complexities of the colonial history, economics, democratization, authoritarianism, governance, and security within the region. Written by a diverse collection of contributors with unique expertise in the region, the book includes immersive active-learning sequences in the form of classroom simulations, including a Model United Nations emergency session involving North Korea, an ASEAN Summit, and a womeńs movement conference. These exciting simulations are grounded in real-world descriptions of the politics of the region and encourage students to learn through role-playing, research, public-speaking, and diplomatic negotiations with peers. Exploring the regiońs rapid economic growth and the great deal of politics that remain unsettled, The Politics of the Asia-Pacific shows why an education in global politics for the twenty-first century is incomplete without a consideration of this dynamic region."-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Other formsIssued also in electronic format.
Issued in other formOnline version: Politics of the Asia-Pacific. Toronto ; Buffalo ; London : University of Toronto Press, 2022 1487538685 9781487538682
ISBN9781487525996
ISBN9781487508654 (cloth)
ISBN1487508654
ISBN1487525990