The diplomatic ideas and practices of Asian States / / edited by Ashok Kapur.

• Superior document: International studies in sociology and social anthropology ; Volume 53
• TeilnehmendeR: Kapur, Ashok,
• Place / Publishing House: Leiden, The Netherlands ;, London ;, Koln : : Brill,, [1990]; ©1990
• Year of Publication: 1990
• Language: English
• Series: International studies in sociology and social anthropology ; Volume 53.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (139 pages)

Asia has emerged as the centre of international conflict and change in the post-war era. In Europe the post-cold war approach is to adjust East-West power relationships without disturbing the territorial status quo, and to conduct foreign policy according to classical European principles of compromise and compensation. Asians are newcomers in world affairs. Asian diplomatic traditions differ from European ones, and there are many border disputes and power rivalries. The idea of 'Asia' was created by Europeans for Europeans and it led to Western dominance of Asia. From colonial subjects, Asians have become important players in military, economic and diplomatic affairs. To understand the Asian dimension of contemporary world affairs we need to take a fresh look at Asian diplomatic ideas and practices. This volume brings together recognised experts to explain the imperatives and external policies of different types of Asian states.

Table of Contents

Preliminary Material / Editor: Ashok Kapur -- Preface / Ashok Kapur -- Introduction: An Overview of Asia / Ashok Kapur -- Iran and Afghanistan: With Specific Reference to Their Asian Policies and Practices / Miron Rezun -- Indian Diplomacy / Ashok Kapur -- The Foreign Policies of India's Immediate Neighbours a Reflective Interpretation / A. Jeyaratnam Wilson -- Japan: Diplomacy of a Developmental State / Robert E. Bedeski -- The People's Republic of China: An Independent Foreign Policy of Peace / Shen Shouyuan and Huang Zhongqing -- Australian Diplomatic Practice: Methods and Theory / Russell B. Trood -- ASEAN Diplomacy: National Interest and Regionalism / Lau Teik Soon -- Contributors / Editor: Ashok Kapur -- Index / Editor: Ashok Kapur.