Decoding the Chessboard of Asian Geopolitics: Asian Powerplay in East and Southeast Asia, The Global North, and Other Emerging Issues [Hardcover]

This book is part of a two-volumes exploration comprising 18 chapters organized into four distinct thematic sections. This volume delves into the geopolitical dynamics and power relations in East and Southeast Asia and the Global North. It examines the interactions of regional and extra-regional powers from both military and soft power perspectives. It highlights China's influence in the Indo-Pacific region, Russia's involvement in Myanmar's political economy, and Taiwan's situation. It also examines the dynamics of India-Taiwan relations and North Korea's foreign policy. This book presents interconnected discussions on various themes, offering valuable insights for readers. It provides useful insights into the role of the Global North from multiple perspectives. This will benefit students, scholars, and academicians from diverse disciplines such as International Relations, Foreign Policy, Defence and Strategic Studies, Political Science, Peace and Conflict Studies, and Journalism. The other volume provides an in-depth analysis of the intricate power struggles within this Asian region, with a particular focus on India, and delves into the power dynamics of Central Asia, and West Asia offering a comprehensive examination of the geopolitical and power-related issues that shape these regions.

Part I. Southeast Asia and East Asia in Asian Powerplay.- 1. Introduction.- 2. The Momentum of Taiwan-India Relations in the Era of US-China Competition.- 3. Reverting to Minimal Engagement: Yoons Scaling Back of the Ultra-Hawkish North Korea Strategy.- 4. North Koreas Foreign Policy in Its Regional Setting: Irrational, Dynastic, or Realist?.- Part II. China, and Taiwan in the Asian Powerplay.- 5. Trilateral Defence Arrangements: Manila Steps Up in Regional Security with Tokyo and Washington.- 6. Digital Defence and ASEAN Political-Security Community.- 7. ASEAN in the Maelstrom: Malã4