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Foreign Policy of the New Taiwan: Pragmatic Diplomacy in Southeast Asia
Foreign Policy of the New Taiwan Pragmatic Diplomacy in Southeast Asia Author:Jie Chen Taiwan has become a significant player on the world stage in many areas and has developed a distinct international profile and influence. Its pro-active foreign policy firmly reminds the world of a new political entitys achievement, aspirations and unfulfilled ambitions. This pioneering book discusses Taiwans pragmatic diplomacy as a... more » way of seeking legitimacy, survival and development for a burgeoning nation-state, against the dynamic changes in domestic and international scenes and tumultuous relations with China. With special reference to Taiwans relations with Southeast Asia, a key region in Taiwans international linkages, the book investigates three major pillars sustaining Taipeis unorthodox diplomacy. These three pillars are: Taiwans investment and trade prowess, and the global networks built by its business elite; its special relations with global ethnic Chinese communities; and transnational activism of Taiwans political, social and religious groups, in a so-called total diplomacy. Political scientists, students and international policy makers along with anyone interested in the changing role of China and Taiwan on the world stage will find this book lively and informative.« less