Bloomsbury Academic The Roots of War in the 21st Century: Geography, Hegemony, and Politics in Asia-Pacific

This book argues that the 21st century will witness a fundamental global shift in economic and military hegemonic power from the U.S.-European sphere to the U.S.-Asia-Pacific region. The rise of China is recognized as the primary reason for the resurgence of the Asia-Pacific in the 21st century, but several other countries, such as Japan, South Korea, and Australia, are also becoming increasingly important geostrategic players within the region. And, there is the real potential for the development of a new and dynamic regional organization that would address the future economic and security challenges, dangers, and prospects confronting Asia-Pacific as the 21st century unfolds. Professor Randall Doyle provides a detailed and expansive overview of what is quickly becoming the fastest developing and most important region in the world. Dr. Doyle believes geography, hegemony, and politics will represent the foundational pillars for change, progress, and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region during the 21st century. Review The author identifies the major challenges, dangers and prospects of an Asia-Pacific rising and concludes that mutual commitment and the eradication of the potential roots of war - geography, hegemony and politics - can avoid another global disaster.... The book will appeal primarily to the general reader... Recommended.--S.A. Kochanek "CHOICE, June 2010 " About the Author Randall Doyle is a visiting assistant professor at Central Michigan University, where he has taught courses on East Asian history, modern China, the Asia-Pacific Rim, and American diplomatic history since 2005. He has taught, studied, and/or lived in Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America during his academic career.