Asia-Pacific Nations in International Peace Support and Stability Missions

" 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)