Publisher's Synopsis
What are the implications of the new post-Cold War world order for the continent of Asia? Does the spread of liberalism and democracy today necessarily guarantee peace, stability, security and justice in tomorrow's crowded world? The international scholars contributing to this volume present a combination of theoretical work and focused case-studies on the the new world order. Identifying the central lines of the debate on the nature of the international order - or disorder - following the Cold War, contributors evaluate the possibilities for lasting peace among the leading powers.
