The Pacific is growing in importance with the
common belief that the 21st Century will be the Pacific Century.
This series comprise articles that explore military and strategic
issues as they affect the Asia-Pacific.
SINO-JAPANESE-US MILITARY TECHNOLOGY
RELATIONS
William T Tow
1988 42pp RM6.00/US$3.00 ISBN 967-947-075-X
In this assessment of the politics of Sino-Japanese-US
military technology relations, the writer delves into the
implications of Japan's participation in the Strategic
Defence Initiative (SDI), high technology exports, defence
buildup and military technology transfers. Sino American
military technology relations are also discussed before the
conclusion is drawn that the implications of
Sino-Japanese-US high technology politics are ambiguous but
far-reaching for the Asia-Pacifc general security
environment. And to a significant degree, the process is
clouded by indecision in Washington and Tokyo, and China's
tendency to manipulate both of them.
SOVIET POLICY TOWARDS THE ASIA-PACIFIC
REGION
Igor A Rogachev
1988 25pp RM3.00/US$1.50 ISBN 967-947-083-0
In this paper presented at an ISIS World Affairs Forum in
April 1988, Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister lgor A Rogachev
analyses the policies pursued by the Soviet Union in the
Asia-Pacific and explains moves being made as part of the
Soviet 'peace offensive' in the region. In discussions
following the paper presentation, Mr Rogachev also tackles
questions on issues such as Soviet relations with China,
Kampuchea, the INF Treaty and ZOPFAN.
EAST ASIA IN TRANSITION:
The Asean factor
Gaston J Sigur
1988 8pp RM3.00/US$1.50 ISBN 967-947-084-9
This paper, delivered by US Assistant Secretary for East
Asian and Pacific Affairs Gaston J. Sigur at an ISIS World
Affairs Forum in Kuala Lumpur in 1988, discusses the
political and security roles of the United States in a
region that has undergone dynamic growth and transformation.
Other topics discussed include the Asean phenomenon, US-Asean
relations and US-Malaysian relations.
THE PACIFIC COMMUNITY PROCESS
H Edward English
1989 9pp RM3.00/US$1.50 ISBN 967-947-104-7
What is the formula for a successful Pacific Community?
According to the writer, three questions are fundamental if
consensus is to be reached on the Pacific formula. They are:
What is the Pacific and who belongs to the region?
What can and should the Pacific countries be doing together?
What are their shared priorities? and
What formal institutions are likely to contribute to the
achievement of those priorities?
The writer is professor of economics at Carleton University,
Canada, and an acknowledged expert in international trade
and business.
