European Union and East Asia Interregional Linkages in a Changing Global System

'This thoughtful and well-researched volume is to be welcomed for adding new dimension and perspectives to what is still a comparatively understudied theme, the growing linkages between Europe and Asia. The contributors ably demonstrate not only that the two regions are increasingly intertwined economically, politically, socially, and culturally, but that the dynamics of these exchanges contribute crucially to the discourse over regionalism and its place in the global system. Itself the product of interregional collaboration, this collection contributes in a stimulating and timely manner to the expanding debate over regions and their place in the global system.' - Brian Bridges, Lingnan University, Hong Kong The global system has seen sweeping changes in recent years and this has precipitated a revival of interest in the relationship between Europe and Asia. This book examines the extent and nature of the regional linkages between East Asia and the European Union. Issues discussed include: ª the reactions and approaches of both regions to the Asian Crisis ª postcolonialism and the balance of power in Europe-Asia Relations ª trade relations between Europe and Asia and the revival of the Silk Road ª the development of the role of Asia-Europe Meetings. This book assesses the role of divergent cultural expectations, intellectual traditions and political concerns in assessing ways to develop and consolidate the political-economic, social-institutional and political-cultural linkages between the two regions. This multi-disciplinary work will appeal to scholars of globalization and regional economics, international studies and Asian and European Studies.Preston, P. W. is the author of 'European Union and East Asia Interregional Linkages in a Changing Global System' with ISBN 9781840643947 and ISBN 1840643943.