This edited volume examines the sources, manifestations and management of conflict in East Asia, which contains many of the world's conflict flashpoints, such as the Korean Peninsula and the China-Taiwan Strait.

In particular, the book will elaborate on the following themes:

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2. general and NGO approaches to third-party mediation in conflict situations;
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4. regional conflict management approaches in East Asia; and
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6. third-party interventions in the context of Beijing-Taipei.
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The volume examines third-party mediation experiences from both theoretical and historical/practical perspectives, arguing that mediation is of great significance for regional peace and stability in East Asia, with a focus on the important case of Taiwan-China.

This book will be of interest to students of regional security, Asian studies, peace studies, conflict studies and international relations.

Few regions are as potentially explosive and as likely to pose so serious a threat to international security as East Asia. This new volume explores the sources and manifestations of such tensions, with a special focus on the key relationship between China and Taiwan.

The following core themes are examined in detail:

• general and NGO approaches to third party mediation in conflict situations
• regional conflict management approaches in East Asia
• third party interventions in the context of Beijing-Taipei.

The Korean Peninsula, the Taiwan Strait, and the South China Sea are all complex issues that need careful conflict management. The editors of this book examine third-party mediation experiences from both theoretical and historical/practical perspectives, arguing that third party mediation is of great significance for regional peace and stability in East Asia, especially the important case of Taiwan-China.

Conflict Management, Security and Intervention in East Asia will be of interest to students of regional security, peace studies, conflict studies and international relations.