Strategic Asia 2008–09
Challenges and Choices
The eighth volume in NBR’s Strategic Asia series assesses the major strategic choices on Asia facing the new president and administration as well as the broader policy community. Through a combination of country, regional, and topical studies, the book analyzes the impact of policy and geopolitical developments on Asia’s transformation over the past eight years.
Overview: Preserving Hegemony—The Strategic Tasks Facing the United States
The United States and Asia
Managing China as a Strategic Challenge
Japan: Divided Government, Diminished Resources
The Korean Peninsula in U.S. Strategy: Policy Issues for the Next President
Mind the Gap: Russian Ambitions vs. Russian Reality
Partnering with India: Regional Power, Global Hopes
Australia: Allied in Transition
Southeast Asia: Strategic Diversification in the “Asian Century”
The Impact of Pakistan’s and Bangladesh’s National Strategies on U.S. Interests
A Regional Approach to Afghanistan and Its Neighbors
Asia’s Water Security Crisis: China, India, and the United States
Military Power Projection in Asia
The Iran Nuclear Challenge: Asian Interests and U.S. Policy Options
Strategic Asia
The Strategic Asia annual edited volume incorporates assessments of economic, political, and military trends and focuses on the strategies that drive policy in the region. Learn more about Strategic Asia.