The book explores East Asia's international relations by examining the dynamics of trilateral relationships among key nations. Rozman highlights how these triangular interactions shape regional politics, offering insights into the complexities of diplomacy and cooperation in East Asia. Through this analytical framework, the author provides a nuanced understanding of the strategic interests and influences at play among these countries.
A new framework for Northeast Asian security must cope with the legacy of six decades of frequent changes in the region's great power relations. In order to realize the goals of the Joint Agreement in the Six-Party Talks, multilateralism is becoming more important. U.S. leadership faces challenges from: the Sino-U.S. rivalry that is better managed because of cooperation over North Korea; the Russo-U.S. rivalry that has intensified, although there is potential to stabilize it in this region; Sino-Russian partnership, which has drawn closer in response to the nuclear crisis but could be tested by progress that would reveal conflicting national interests; North Korean belligerence, which is unlikely to end even if the nuclear crisis is brought under control; South Korean balancing, which would remain even under a conservative president; and Sino-Japanese rivalry, which is somewhat under control in 2007 but remains the main barrier to regionalism. A U.S. regional strategy is needed that addresses all of these challenges in the context of the Six-Party Talks.
Focusing on the historical records of Ch'ing China from 1644 to 1911, this book analyzes and assesses the available data, providing insights into the era's socio-political dynamics and cultural developments. It offers a comprehensive examination of primary sources, contributing to a deeper understanding of this significant period in Chinese history.
Focusing on the historical urbanization of Ch'ing China and Tokugawa Japan, this work employs sociological and historical methods to explore the unique urban patterns and social structures of these premodern societies. The author aims to facilitate comparisons between China, Japan, and other large-scale societies, offering original insights into how urbanization influenced social dynamics. By analyzing these two significant cultures, the book seeks to enhance understanding of urban life and its implications on social organization in a broader context.
Focusing on the evolution of cities and societies in premodern times, the author refines previous theories to explore Russia's development leading up to the Industrial Revolution. This work allows for comparisons of urbanization across five countries, including England and France, and establishes a systematic framework for analyzing cities of different sizes. The unique approach offers insights into the interconnectedness of urban growth and societal changes during this transformative period.
The book explores Japan's evolving perceptions of the Soviet Union during Gorbachev's era, highlighting a significant shift in public opinion and media narratives since the mid-1980s. Gilbert Rozman examines how longstanding negative views of Soviet socialism and militarism have been reassessed, particularly in relation to key issues like the Northern Territories dispute and Soviet reform efforts. By analyzing the interplay between opinion leaders, policy-making, and public sentiment, the work reveals foundational elements shaping a new Japanese worldview in the context of global change.
The book delves into the Soviet discourse surrounding Chinese socialism, highlighting notable parallels between Soviet scholars' views on China and the critiques of Western writings on the Soviet Union, which they deem "anticommunist." Rozman provides a critical analysis of these ideological exchanges, shedding light on the complexities of Soviet perspectives and the broader implications for understanding socialism in both contexts.
The book explores the evolution of regionalism in Northeast Asia after the Cold War, highlighting the political, economic, and social dynamics that shaped cooperation and conflict among nations in the region. It delves into the impact of historical legacies, national identities, and external influences on regional interactions, providing insights into how these factors contributed to the current geopolitical landscape. Through detailed analysis, it offers a nuanced understanding of the complexities involved in Northeast Asian regionalism.
This study, based largely on Chinese journals rarely available to Western scholars, explores the abrupt turnabout of Chinese views of the Soviet Union from condemnations of revisionism" to appreciation for problems common to both countries. Originally published in 1987. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
