Multi-lateral Activities in South East Asia (Paperback)

Since the end of the Cold War, the Asia-Pacific region, and South East Asia in particular, have experienced a gradual development of multilateral relationships. The growth of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), for example, with its commitment to preventative diplomacy symbolizes this trend. This collection of essays reflects the views of many Asia-Pacific nations regarding the rise of multilateralism in a region long given to bilateral relationships.