The end of the Asian century war, stagnation, and the risks to the world's most dynamic region Auslin, Michael R. 1967- creator author. text bibliography ctu 2017 2017 monographic eng print xviii, 279 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm "Since Marco Polo, the West has waited for the "Asian Century." Today, the world believes that Century has arrived. Yet from China's slumping economy to war clouds over the South China Sea and from environmental devastation to demographic crisis, Asia's future is increasingly uncertain. Historian and geopolitical expert Michael Auslin argues that far from being a cohesive powerhouse, Asia is a fractured region threatened by stagnation and instability. Here, he provides a comprehensive account of the economic, military, political, and demographic risks that bedevil half of our world, arguing that Asia working with the United States, has a unique opportunity to avert catastrophe -- but only if it acts boldly"-- Michael R. Auslin. Covers China and east to Japan and Korea, and India and southeast, including Indonesia and Australia. Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-270) and index. a------ as----- ae----- Asia Politics and government 21st century National security Asia Security, International Asia Economic conditions 21st century Asia Environmental conditions 21st century Southeast Asia Politics and government 21st century East Asia Politics and government 21st century Ecology Economic history National security Politics and government Security, International Asia 2000-2099 fast DS35.2 .A875 2017 950.42 9780300212228 0300212224 2016942335 TOH 160920 20170125151214.0 in00003733844 eng