JCIE Publications | Asia Pacific Security Outlook 2001

Asia Pacific Security Outlook presents national perceptions of regional security, key defense issues, and the contributions to regional and global security of twenty of the twenty-three member countries of the ASEAN Regional Forum.

Strong ASEAN-Japan Ties Important to Global Stability

Partnership between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Japan must be enhanced far beyond economic means in anticipation of the ASEAN Community, set to be effective in 2015, when the region is expected to play a more determinant role in global security, say analysts.

JCIE Publications | Domestic Adjustments to Globalization

This book compiles nine country surveys that were completed on the eve of the Asian crisis; these surveys reflect how the crisis has tested many ideas associated with globalization such as economic strategies, governance, and leadership.

East Asia Insights | Japanese Foreign Policy Under Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda

This issue addresses several questions about Fukuda’s election and its implications for Japan’s foreign policy, as Fukuda is likely to adopt a more subtle approach to foreign affairs.

East Asia Insights | The Crisis of Global Governance and the Rise of East Asia

With the November US presidential election approaching, this special edition incorporates and expands elements raised in previous issues, examining them in the context of the global governance system, and the expectations for US leadership in reforming that system.

East Asia Insights | Japan’s Policy Agenda for East Asia

This issue discusses the test which Japanese foreign policy faces as the international system comes to be defined by multipolarity and multilateralism, and Japan’s policy proposals through which they hope to ensure long-term peace, stability, and prosperity in East Asia.

East Asia Insights | The ASEAN+3 and East Asia Summit: A Two-Tiered Approach to Community Building

This issue traces the background of the annual ASEAN+3 Summit and the first East Asia Summit, and analyzes the future path for East Asia community building.

East Asia Insights | Consolidating East Asia Cooperation: A New Role for Northeast Asia

This issue discusses the shifting balance of power in East Asia, which has presented new risks to regional stability; thus, ASEAN must be encouraged to take measures to strengthen its role.

East Asia Insights | Politicizing the Senkaku Islands: A Danger to Regional Stability

The issue discusses the Senkaku-related troubles, including the sovereignty of the Senkaku Islands, the broad ramifications for the US0Japan alliance, and China’s overall engagement with the region, as well as the need for careful management.

East Asia Insights | Forging a Common Regional Approach to China

This issue discusses the importance of a coordinated response to the challenges that accompany China’s rapid and unprecedented economic growth.