Securing the Region Post September 11

Michális S. Michael and Larry Marshall — (free)

This report outlines the key findings from the 2005 Nagoya Symposium, which formed part of the project Europe and Asia Between Islam and the West. It recognises that despite the increasing number and depth of cultural exchanges between Asia-Pacific countries, mutual trust and understanding remain fragile.

This report investigates some of the key issues affecting Asia-Pacific relations. These include:

whether the United States is a problem or a solution to the tensions within the region;
whether the rise of China will prove peaceful or dangerous;
the role of Australia and Japan, two 'outsiders' to the Asian region, in facilitating prosperous relations;
the role of regional and global governance; and
the constructive role that civil society can play to promote fruitful relations.

This concise document makes several policy recommendations for regional and global organisations, as well governments within the diverse region.