This comprehensive survey of the countries of East and South-East
Asia, Australia and New Zealand, along with 22 Pacific islands,
fully revised to reflect current economic and political
developments, is an essential resource for the Asia-Pacific region.
New content for the 2014 edition includes: in-depth analysis of the
tensions on the Korean peninsula, following the imposition of UN
sanctions on North Korea in response to its third nuclear test
details of the transition to a new generation of leadership in the
People's Republic of China, led by President Xi Jinping coverage of
recent legislative and presidential elections, including those in
Cambodia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and the Philippines Calendar
of Political Events A calendar of events provides a convenient
reference guide to the year's main political developments General
Survey Written by leading experts, this collection of essays
provides incisive analysis of regional issues. Topics include the
rise of China, relations between the USA and the Asia-Pacific
region, the security challenges of East and South-East Asia,
inter-Korean relations, a survey of environmental affairs in the
region and new essays examining the importance of ASEAN-led
regional architecture and exploring the refugee politics of
Australia . Country Surveys Individual chapters on each country
containing: essays on geography, history and the economy an
economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics
on population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing,
mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism,
communications and education a comprehensive directory of names and
contact details covering the most significant political, financial
and commercial institutions a country-specific bibliography An
entire section is dedicated to the Pacific islands, including
specially commissioned essays examining the contemporary politics
of the islands, their economies, security concerns and the
environmental issues confronting them Regional Information includes
all major international organizations active in the region, their
aims, activities, publications and principal personnel a detailed
survey of major commodities in Asia and the Pacific a directory of
research institutes specializing in the region select
bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Asia-Pacific
region
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