Publications

Taiwan and the Global Economic Storm How has Taiwan dealt with the global financial crisis? This publication assesses the island's economic problems, questions about security and identity that such problems have engendered, responses in the Taiwanese legislature, and the effectiveness of President Ma Ying-jeou's leadership. Edited by Bryce Wakefield.

Running On Empty: Pakistan's Water Crisis Pakistan, already plagued by widespread water shortages, is expected to become water-scarce by 2035--though some experts project this may happen as soon as 2020, if not earlier. This new publication examines Pakistan's water pressures, focusing on both rural and urban angles, and suggests ways forward. Co-edited by Michael Kugelman and Robert M. Hathaway. For a free copy, contact asia@wilsoncenter.org.

Going Global: Chinese Oil and Mining Companies and the Governance of Resource Wealth Wilson Center Public Policy Scholar Jill Shankleman conducted a six-month research project to examine the impact of China's oil and mining companies' recent overseas expansion on the governance of resource wealth.

Kuala Lumpur Calling: Al Jazeera English in Asia Though largely inaccessible in the United States, Al Jazeera's English-language satellite news channel reaches more than 120 million homes worldwide. The station has a major presence in Asia, with a broadcast center in Kuala Lumpur and dozens of bureaus throughout the region. This new book examines AJE's presence, programming, and performance in Asia, with an emphasis on Malaysia and Indonesia. Edited by Michael Kugelman. Limited free copies available by emailing asia@wilsoncenter.org.

Foreign Addiction: Assessing India's Energy Security Strategy By 2030, India is projected to be the world's third largest energy consumer. This Special Report examines India's energy needs and search for energy resources. Specifically, the publication focuses on India's indigenous resources, its strategies for obtaining energy overseas, ramifications for foreign policy and national security, and implications for the U.S.-India relationship. Edited by Michael Kugelman.

Japan's Declining Population: Clearly a Problem, But What's the Solution? In this Special Report, Leonard Schoppa of the University of Virginia notes the lack of an organized female "voice" to press for better job conditions which would make having both a career and children easier. Robin LeBlanc of Washington and Lee University describes the pressures facing Japanese men, which have led to their postponing marriage at a higher rate than women, while Keiko Yamanaka of the University of California, Berkeley, reluctantly concludes that Japan is not seriously considering immigration as an option to counteract its declining population. Jennifer Robertson of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, focuses on a uniquely Japanese technological solution to possibly resolve the problem of a declining population: robots. Edited by Mark Mohr.

Hard Sell: Attaining Pakistani Competitiveness in Global Trade This volume examines Pakistan's trade challenges--and particularly how to make its exports more globally competitive. The book's 13 contributors assess Pakistan's recent trade performance; analyze the societal effects of trade in Pakistan; and review Pakistan's regional trade and the Pakistan-U.S. trade relationship. Co-edited by Michael Kugelman and Robert M. Hathaway. Free copies available by writing to asia@wilsoncenter.org.

China's Galloping Economy: Prospects, Problems and Implications for the United States In this Special Report, Barry Naughton of the University of California, San Diego, details the "unprecedented" challenges facing the Chinese economy in 2008. Steve Dunaway of the International Monetary Fund outlines a reform prescription for "rebalancing" the Chinese economy, while Jeffrey Logan of the Congressional Research Service notes the direct relationship between China's industrial policy, its energy needs, and its environmental woes. Cong Cao of the State University of New York describes China's aspirations to be a world leader in science and technology by 2020, thereby making a crucial contribution to China's sustained economic growth. Edited by Mark Mohr.

Japan's Political Mess: Abe Failed, Can Fukuda Do Better? This Special Report examines the reasons behind the dramatic political demise of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, as well as what his failure means for the future of Japan's two major political parties. Edited by Mark Mohr. For a printed copy, please send an e-mail to asia@wilsoncenter.org.

Ten Years After: Revisiting The Asian Financial Crisis This volume seeks to revisit critical debates on the 1997-98 Asian financial crisis by reexamining its symptoms and causes, as well as lessons from its aftermath. The publication also addresses fundamental issues such as financial liberalization and impacts on regional economic change. Edited by Bhumika Muchhala.

The Policy Space Debate: Does a Globalized and Multilateral Economy Constrain Development Policies? This Special Report asks whether global economic policies and rules constrain national policy space to enable developing countries to choose the best policy mix for achieving sustainable and equitable development. This central question is addressed through critical assessments of how the policy frameworks of the international financial institutions, exchange rate regimes, as well as intellectual property rights affect the development paradigms of developing countries. Edited by Bhumika Muchhala.

Fueling the Future: Meeting Pakistan's Energy Needs in the 21st Century This volume assesses Pakistan's energy needs over the next 25-30 years, and it seeks to foster debate on how Pakistan might succeed in meeting its energy requirements in the decades ahead. Coedited by Robert M. Hathaway, Bhumika Muchhala, and Michael Kugelman. Copies can be obtained, free of charge, by emailing us at asia@wilsoncenter.org

The Chinese People's Liberation Army: Should the United States Be Worried? This Special Report examines the modernization program of the Chinese People's Liberation Army(PLA). The essayists conclude that while this program bears watching, the U.S. military, assuming it too continues to modernize, will be able to maintain its lead in overall capacity. Edited by Mark Mohr.

Six-Party Stall: Are South Korea and China Part of the Problem or Part of the Solution? This Special Report, based on a symposium held at the Wilson Center June 14, 2006, examines the positions of two key players, South Korea and China, in the multilateral 6-party talks attempting to find a peaceful solution to the problem of North Korea's nuclear weapons program. The analysis of the authors helps to explain why the talks are encountering so many difficulties and making so little progress. Edited by Mark Mohr.

The Avian Flu Challenge in Southeast Asia: The Potential of Public-Private Partnerships The spread of the avian flu virus in both humans and animals across Southeast Asia has soared in recent years. This Special Report examines the public sector constraints Indonesia confronts in battling avian flu, the positive initiatives of the leading pharmaceutical company in the avian flu epidemic, as well as a case study of a successful public-private partnership that strengthens the institutional capacity of Indonesia’s public health sector to address its avian flu challenge. Edited by Bhumika Muchhala.

Edging Toward Full Empowerment? South Korean Women in the Workplace and the Political Arena South Korean women are well-educated and active in the economy, yet they are also poorly represented in leadership positions and face limited opportunities once employed. This Special Report addresses this apparent contradiction through an examination of the status of South Korean women in the work force, corporate world, and political realm. Edited by Michael Kugelman.

China and Democracy: A Contradiction in Terms? This Special Report examines the degree of progress toward democracy being made in China today. While there has been surprising progress in certain areas, the four essayists agree that the Chinese Communist Party is not about to give up its hold on political power anytime soon. Edited by Mark Mohr.

One Year After the Tsunami: Policy and Public Perceptions This report, featuring essays from both Indonesian and American experts, assesses post-tsunami reconstruction efforts in Indonesia, with a particular focus on how reconstruction has affected the country's internally displaced persons (IDPs). The report also examines Indonesian public opinion toward both Indonesia and the United States after the tsunami. Edited by Michael Kugelman.

Education Reform in Pakistan: Building for the Future This volume takes a fresh look at one of the most pressing problems facing Pakistan today--its wholly inadequate education system. Until and unless Pakistan comes to grips with the many deficiencies in the manner in which it educates its young people, it is unlikely to be successful in creating a flourishing, prosperous, tolerant country. This Asia Program volume seeks to promote debate and encourage innovative thinking on the present and future of education in Pakistan. Should you wish copies of this volume, at no charge, contact us at asia@wilsoncenter.org

Japanese Women: Lineage and Legacies In this report, six experts from a variety of academic disciplines examine the choices and challenges of Japanese women, ranging from declining fertility and employment patterns to the difficulties of balancing work and family. A central focus is the debate over whether a female should be allowed to inherit the imperial throne, and the implications for gender equality and national pride in Japan. Edited by Amy McCreedy Thernstrom.

Seabed Petroleum in Northeast Asia: Conflict or Cooperation? With its energy needs steadily multiplying, Northeast Asia will require ever increasing petroleum imports for its economic expansion and survival. This report draws both on extensive field research in Northeast Asia and on two unprecedented workshops in Beijing co-sponsored by the Wilson Center and the China Institute of International Studies (an arm of the Chinese Foreign Ministry). Selected working papers by conference participants from China, Japan, and North and South Korea are included.

Special Reports Asia Program Special Reports include papers and presentations by guest speakers at seminars and conferences sponsored by the Asia program. The Special Reports aim to make the Asia Program's discussion available to a broader audience. A hard copy of any publication may be obtained free of charge by contacting the Asia Program. Views expressed in the Special Reports do not necessarily reflect the views of the Woodrow Wilson Center.

George W. Bush and East Asia: A First Term Assessment When George W. Bush took office in January 2001, he gave little indication that he had a detailed Asia policy in mind—but has since acquired an extensive Asia résumé. In this Asia Program report, essays by policymakers, scholars and foreign policy experts analyze the Bush administration’s successes, failures, challenges and priorities in dealing with East and Southeast Asia. Contributors, from six countries, include James A. Kelly, assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific Affairs during Bush's first term. Edited by Robert M. Hathaway and Wilson Lee.

Islamization and the Pakistani Economy This conference report explores the likelihood and consequences of a course of action pushed by important political and religious groups in Pakistan: the adoption by Pakistan of an Islamic economy. This publication aims to identify some of the implications for Pakistan’s financial and economic well-being should Pakistan decide to pursue this course.

India-China Relationship: What the United States Needs to Know Edited by Francine R. Frankel and Harry Harding Copub.: Columbia University Press This volume brings together scholars from political science, history, economics, international relations, and security studies to add depth to our understanding of India-China relations. To read more about this book or to place an order, please visit the Woodrow Wilson Press web page.

U.S. Strategy in the Asia-Pacific Region In this report sponsored by the U.S. Army's Dwight D. Eisenhower National Security Series and The Sorrento Group, leading strategists and thinkers look toward the security challenges facing the United States in the East Asian region over the next 8 to 10 years.

Popular Political Support in Urban China Has the current political system in the People’s Republic of China lost its legitimacy in the eyes of the Chinese public? On the basis of three carefully drawn surveys of Beijing residents between 1995 and 1999, the author finds that diffuse support for the current political system—based on attitudes toward institutions and values—remains strong, at least among city-dwellers, though it is gradually declining. To read more about this book or to place an order, please visit the Woodrow Wilson Center Press web page.

Asia Program Biennial Report 2001-2003 Over the past two years, the Asia Program has been active in exploring the issues and dilemmas facing both Asia and the United States in the wake of September 11, 2001.

China after Jiang In the new Woodrow Wilson Press publication China after Jiang, Gang Lin of the Asia Program and other leading China scholars tackle the trends and transitions in contemporary Chinese politics. To order this publication please visit the Wilson Center Press web page.

George W. Bush and Asia: A Midterm Assessment The midpoint of George W. Bush’s presidential term offers an opportune moment to take stock of the administration’s Asia policy. This Asia Program report contains essays by policymakers, scholars and Asia analysts, including a contribution from Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs James A. Kelly. Collectively, these essays identify themes and patterns that provide insights into Bush’s Asia policies and begin the task of placing the administration’s policies into broader perspective.

China and the WTO: Domestic Challenges and International Pressures Report on a December 11, 2001 Wilson Center Conference focused on three major challenges posed by China’s membership in the WTO: adjust in the rural sector; the impact on China’s state run enterprises; and the myriad adjustments China will make as it meets its WTO obligations.

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