Search results for: S. Frederick Starr
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An Analysis of China’s Concept of Sea Power
...An emerging sea power is usually considered as a critical variable to international power politics. China’s growing sea power in the 21st century is such an example. It has...
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The Conclusion of a Korean Peace Treaty and the U.S. Strategy in the Asia Pacific Region
...on the road to joint prosperity and development through cooperation and compromise. The DPRK wants to move forward with the international society by concentrating on economic development in a peaceful...
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Myanmar’s Push for Democracy
...Last year Myanmar held its first elections in over 20 years. Despite doubts about the validity of the elections, there have been several noteworthy developments. Even so, the intentions...
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Taiwan’s Role in the Breakout of the Taiwan Strait Crises: A Historical Perspective
...There have been three serious crises in Taiwan: the first Taiwan Strait Crises in 1954-1955, the second in 1958 and the third in 1995-1996. It is well known that...
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North Korea’s Third Hereditary Succession: Determining Factors and Hidden Meanings
...(WPK) at the third Party Convention on September 28, 2010. The main characteristic of North Korea’s method of succession can be explained as, “the unitary leadership of the successor will...
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Europe and the U.S. – Different World Views?
...Much newspaper copy, as well as serious analysis, has been spent on extolling the different approaches to foreign and security policy in the United States and in Europe. In...
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Testing Times: Yoshihiko Noda As Japan’s New Prime Minister
...Another day, another prime minister for Japan. Yoshihiko Noda was elected despite little support according to opinion polls. Yet the low expectations for the country’s sixth PM in almost...
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EU – Japan Reach Agreement on Cooperation: Long Day’s Journey Into What?
...Far away from Libya, Afghanistan and other hot spots that monopolize the interest of the media, the political leaders of the EU and Japan met on May 28 and...
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China’s Growing International Role: Words, Deeds and Needs
...As China’s economy has grown, so has its international presence in a variety of areas, among which the military and security dimension is particularly important. This paper examines China’s...