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Examines the ingredients of the affinity between Japan and Taiwan. Implication of the multifaceted relationship for regional stability in East Asia; Discussion of the Japanese colonial legacy; Reasons for the reluctance of Taiwan to criticize Japan on historical issues.

Deals with an interpretation of the Asian financial crisis. Cause of the financial crisis; Comparison of the economic performance of Japan, South Korea and Taiwan; Similarities between the Japanese and the Korean innovation systems.

Examines the Asian financial crisis to draw implications about the developmental state model and the concept of Confucian capitalism in East and Southeast Asia. Logic of the developmental state model; Criticisms on the developmental state model viewed in the perspective of laissez-faire; Discussion of the political economies of Asian countries.

Comments on the views of Derek J. Mitchell on the essence of U.S. security strategy for Asia. Predominance of the U.S. in shaping Asia's future; Discussion of the hegemonic leadership of the U.S.; Information on the debate between Asia and the U.S. over missile defense systems.

Determines the factors which influenced the balance of power in Asia. Political and military influences in Asia; Identification of important points in the United States Arms policies during the post-cold war period; Decline of defense industrialism in Asia.