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Abstract/Sommario: Despite the unpopularity in Japan of American military unilateralism, Japan has continued to support U.S. actions abroad in order to bolster the bilateral security alliance. Public support in Japan for an active foreign policy reflects realist thinking there about new international threats, as well as changes in domestic politics that shape the public's response to those threats. Japanese security interests remain basically congruent with U.S. policy in East Asia

Abstract/Sommario: The article focuses on U.S. Asian policy after 9/1. New since 9/11 has been the strong focus on military coercion, the Bush doctrine of preventive war, and the strong sense of moral certainty, coinciding with a will to decide foreign policy issues unilaterally. The U.S. have been able to balance good relation between the sub-regional rivals Japan and China, as well as India and Pakistan. Still, the focus has been narrowly military, with the U.S. involvement in counterterrorism and dom ...; [Leggi tutto...] The article focuses on U.S. Asian policy after 9/1. New since 9/11 has been the strong focus on military coercion, the Bush doctrine of preventive war, and the strong sense of moral certainty, coinciding with a will to decide foreign policy issues unilaterally. The U.S. have been able to balance good relation between the sub-regional rivals Japan and China, as well as India and Pakistan. Still, the focus has been narrowly military, with the U.S. involvement in counterterrorism and domestic security efforts rather than in participation in economic development and other forms of non-military cooperation

Abstract/Sommario: The United States and India are enjoying increasing close relations. This represents a transformation of the two countries' past relationship, which was characterized by suspicion and distrust. This change, which began with the end of the Cold War, has resulted from a convergence of structural, domestic, and individual leadership factors

Abstract/Sommario: American Foreign policy in Southeast Asia from 1975 to the present can be characterized as exhibiting varying degrees of benign neglect, with episodic attention to perceived security threats. Current policies are narrowly focused on anti-terrorism: their perceived anti-Muslim overtones, while engendering instrumental cooperation, have tended to alienate Southeast Asian publics. U.S. influence in Southeast Asia appears to be waning, with China capitalizing on opportunities to expand its ...; [Leggi tutto...] American Foreign policy in Southeast Asia from 1975 to the present can be characterized as exhibiting varying degrees of benign neglect, with episodic attention to perceived security threats. Current policies are narrowly focused on anti-terrorism: their perceived anti-Muslim overtones, while engendering instrumental cooperation, have tended to alienate Southeast Asian publics. U.S. influence in Southeast Asia appears to be waning, with China capitalizing on opportunities to expand its influence