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This book aims to provide for a path-breaking cross-regional comparison of the capabilities and readiness of Asia-Pacific countries to contribute to peace support missions, with an eye to identifying emerging trends and policy implications.

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1. Introduction; Prof. Chiyuki Aoi and Assoc Prof. Heng 2. Australia; Prof. Alex Bellamy 3. Japan; Prof. Chiyuki Aoi 4. South Korea; Mr. Ian Bowers 5. China; Dr. Marc Lanteigne 6. Singapore Assoc; Prof. Yee-Kuang Heng and Asst Prof. Weichong Ong 7. Malaysia; Prof. Kamarulnizam Abdullah 8. Indonesia; Prof. Dewi Fortuna Anwar 9. Vietnam; Emeritus Prof. Carl Thayer 10. Analyzing Trends and Future Directions; Aoi and Heng

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"As political and economic power pivots to the east, countries in the region will be expected to play a more prominent role in managing global peace & security. However, our knowledge of the capabilities, constrains and policies of these countries are limited. This book is thus both timely and relevant, as it offers a cross-regional comparison of the peace operations capabilities of selected countries in the Asia-Pacific region. I would highly recommend it to all scholars and policy makers interested in the trends and future prospects of peace and stability operations." Cedric de Coning, Head, Peace Operations Research Group, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI)

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Associate Professor of International Relations and Assistant Dean (Research), Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, Singapore

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