The populous and volatile regions of South and East Asia which make up the 11 chapters of this volume reveal the forces of nationalism and internationalism at work side-by side. They cover regional security, political economy, territorial disputes and national unification. Problems such as those of Cambodia and nuclearization of India, Pakistan and North Korea create serious international concern, while unresolved regional issues force nationalistic and military conflict.The irresistible popular pressure for economic integration with the global system, often without any corresponding commitment to political freedom, underlies it all. The cumulative effect of these diverse processes creates an explosive mix of international rivalries and national revolutions which raises the questions of the possible arrival of the 'Asian century'.