MACMILLAN The Theoretical and Practical Dimensions of Regionalism in East Asia

This book provides a comprehensive overview of developments in East Asian regionalism, combining qualitative evidence with empirical quantitative analysis. It argues that two dominant processes have formed East Asian regionalism: 1) regionalization, and 2) inter-regionalism. Klecha-Tylec examines the differences between traditional and new regionalisms as they apply to East Asia; the differences between East Asian and European regionalism; the role of the United States in shaping regional links; and the evolution of the three key structures of ASEAN, ASEAN+3, and Asia Summits. The book is unique for examining together the network, zonal, and geospatial dimensions of relations in East Asia as they apply at micro-regional, sub-regional, macro-regional, trans-regional and inter-regional levels. The book offers a detailed analysis of intra-regional links and the hybrid relationships between micro-regions and nation-states.  Review “The book offers a rich analysis of regionalism in East Asia, revealing the complexity of its various forms at the national, supranational and subnational levels. With its empirical depth and theoretical sophistication, it is an important contribution to the studies of this important phenomenon.” (Alexander Libman, Associate, German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP),  Germany) From the Back Cover This book provides a comprehensive overview of developments in East Asian regionalism, combining qualitative evidence with empirical quantitative analysis. It argues that two dominant processes have formed East Asian regionalism: regionalization on the one hand, and inter-regionalism on the other. Klecha-Tylec examines the differences between traditional and new regionalisms as they apply to East Asia; the differences between East Asian and European regionalism; the role of the United States in shaping regional links; and the evolution of the three key structures of ASEAN, ASEAN+3, and Asia Summits. The analysis she provides is unique for examining together the network, zonal, and geospatial dimensions of relations in East Asia as they apply at micro-regional, sub-regional, macro-regional, trans-regional and inter-regional levels. The book thus offers a detailed analysis of intra-regional links and the hybrid relationships between micro-regions and nation-states. About the Author Karolina Klecha-Tylec is Assistant Professor of International Economics at Cracow University of Economics, Poland. She specializes in economic integration processes, the regionalism and regionalisation of the world economy, and economic development strategies with a particular focus on East Asia.