In today's rapid rise and expansion of China's influence all around the world and in ASEAN during the past two decades, there has been an increasing awareness of various countries and regions adjusting themselves to the new trends, both in terms of opportunities and risks alike. This has become necessary due to the rapid changes in many aspects — political landscapes, economic issues, as well as social and cultural considerations. This book, China's Rise in Mainland...
In view of its size, and vast land and sea boundaries that it shares with its neighbours, China has always regarded its peripheral policy as a crucial aspect of its national security. Such a mentality conforms to Chinese leaders' core belief that a stable external environment – in particular, its immediate region – remains the sine qua non for the continued and sustained rejuvenation of their nation.This book examines China's evolving strategies towards its surrounding peripheries. It...
China emerged as a major economic, diplomatic, and military power during the critical decade from 2008 to 2018. As a result, China's foreign policy has become more active and dynamic. This book provides a unique perspective to understand Chinese foreign policy during this decade by examining continuities and changes in both internal and external factors that have shaped China's development. The book focuses on key challenges in China's diplomacy such as US-China relations, the...
Interviews with 77 left-wing thinkers and activists from all over the world. Chapters feature interviews of people from the same region with the exception of the beginning of the book, which will feature some of the more prominent people: Noam Chomsky, Juan Cole, Glenn Greenwald, Alex de Waal, Yassin al-Haj Saleh, George Monbiot, Ed Vulliamy, Pervez Hoodbhoy, Amartya Sen, Meredith Tax, Anthony Appiah, Mahmood Mamdani, Peter Beinart, Michael Walzer, Gideon Levy, Malalai Joya. The goal of the book...
