1st Edition

Tigers' Roar Asia's Recovery and Its Impact

By Julian Weiss Copyright 2001
    240 Pages
    by Routledge

    240 Pages
    by Routledge

    Despite Asia's protracted economic troubles, the region is poised to recover and perhaps become stronger than ever. This timely work identifies the major challenges facing Asia's Four Tigers (Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, and Hong Kong), Japan, China, and their Southeast Asian neighbors (Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines) as the region increases it role and stature on the world stage. Highly regarded Asia policy makers and opinion shapers consider such key questions as: What is the appropriate response to China's ascent? Are there prospects for U.S.-Asian partnerships (in such areas as the environment)? Is economic cooperation between both sides of the Pacific realistic? How can Americans gain from Asia's attempts to rebuild her institutions? And will East Asia and the United States adjust to a multi-polar security and economic milieu?

    Introduction Part 1: A Region in Transition Part II: Changes in Business Part III: The High-Tech Sphere Part IV: Defense/Security Part VI: Ecology, Energy and Resources Part VII: People, Society, Culture and the Urban Edge Part VIII: Dragons, Tigers and Would-Be Tigers

    Biography

    Weiss, Julian