Taiwan In World Affairs

by Robert G Sutter, William Oscar Johnson

Overview

Traditionally, Taiwan has been viewed as the passive pawn of more aggressive powers, yet now it has begun to assert its voice in world affairs—especially through economic influence. This volume brings together leading scholars to examine the origins and implications of Taiwan's global role and the ramifications of its growing strength for such crucial policy issues as China's reunification and U.S. policy in East Asia.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367289416
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/30/2020
Pages:	336
Product dimensions:	5.88(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

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Table of Contents

Preface — Taiwan's Role in World Affairs: Background, Status, and Prospects — Taiwan's Economic Role in East Asian Development — Taiwan in the International Arms Market — Taiwan's Position Regarding Transnational Issues — Taiwan and the International System: The Challenge of Legitimation — Domestic Roots of Taiwan's Influence in World Affairs — Taiwan-PRC Relations — Taiwan and Greater China — Taiwan's International Role: Implications for U.S. Policy

Editorial Reviews

Emerging from the project of a study group formed in 1992 at George Washington University's Gaston Sigur Center for East Asian Studies, this volume brings together leading scholars to examine the origins and implications of Taiwan's global role and the ramifications of its growing strength for such crucial policy issues as China's reunification and US policy in East Asia. Many of the papers are followed by a commentary. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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