Overview

Why Asia is important? Why this century is called an Asian century? This book answers these questions, but it has also arisen many other questions linked with the future of Asia. This book is a work where the writer has continuously researched International issues influencing the region and policies of different Asian continent states. The phenomenal rise of China and the reawakening of Russia have created much scepticism in the west. The ASEAN countries and India are constantly expanding their sphere of influence in the region. Turkey and Pakistan are gaining importance due to their centrality in the Turkish speaking countries and CPEC project respectively. Arab Spring and the constant transitional political situation in Iran and Afghanistan have made this region the most volatile region of the World. The aftershocks of Arab Spring have jolted the absolute monarchies of the Gulf region. This book will help the students, academics, professionals and scholars to have a better understanding of Asian politics in an international context.