The European Union in the Asia-Pacific by Weiqing Song, Jianw... - 9781526163882

Name: The European Union in the Asia-Pacific by Weiqing Song, Jianw... - 9781526163882
Brand: Manchester University Press

Manchester University Press

The European Union in the Asia-PacificRethinking Europes Strategies and Policies\nAuthor(s): Weiqing Song, Jianwei Wang\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Manchester University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Manchester University Press\nISBN-13: 9781526163882, 978-1526163882\nSynopsis\nSince the mid-1990s, the European Union has defined the Asia Pacific as one of its key strategic targets on its ambitious road towards a global power. Over the past decades, big changes have taken place on both sides and the wider world. Its high time to evaluate the EUs performance in its Asian policy. In fact, the EU is at crossroads with its Asia Pacific policy. On several aspects, the EU is compelled to redefine its interests and roles, and rethink its strategies and policies towards the dynamic and ever important Asia Pacific region. This volume addresses this theme, by elaborating the general context, major issues and countries in the EUs Asia Pacific policy. It covers issue areas of traditional sec.