Armed Forces in Asia and the Pacific

As the threat of the Cold War in Europe recedes, other parts of the globe are drawing the attention of Western policy makers and security specialists. Asia and the Pacific make up one such region, and this book provides a comprehensive analysis of the region's armed forces and their political role in this potentially volatile part of the world. Each chapter has been prepared by a country specialist who provides an examination of the present state of affairs and considers probable developments into the next decade.