This textbook provides an introduction to the international relations and security environment of the contemporary Asia-Pacific. The international team of expert authors introduce security studies concepts and terminology, examine the key actors in the region, explore in-depth the traditional and non-traditional security challenges, and frame the Asia-Pacific's international politics through several different international relations theories. Major topics covered include U.S.-China relations, India and Japan's changing roles, middle powers and small states, the possibility of arms races, maritime security, terrorism and transnational crime, human security, and technology and security. Asia-Pacific Security is written accessibly for undergraduate or Master's students who are studying the region for the first time, and the book is intended to be a core text for courses relating to security studies or the international relations of the region. Special features for students include chapter summaries, study questions, guides to further reading, and an extensive glossary.

Introduction to Asia-Pacific security / Andrew Carr and Joanne Wallis -- Part I. The changing Asia-Pacific security order -- Can the United States share power in the Asia-Pacific? / Brad Glosserman -- Is China an Asia-Pacific great power? / Lowell Dittmer -- India and Japan : potential members of the great power club? / H. D. P. Envall and Ian Hall -- Are middle powers on a collision course in the Asia-Pacific? / Andrew Carr -- Why are small states a security concern in the Asia-Pacific? / Joanne Wallis -- Part II. Current and emerging security challenges -- Military modernization and arms-racing in the Asia-Pacific / Tim Huxley and Brendan Taylor -- Maritime security : will Asia's next war occur at sea? / James Manicom -- What threat do terrorism and insurgency pose in the Asia-Pacific? / Christopher Paul and Nick Nelson -- How relevant are internal and non-traditional security challenges in the Asia Pacific? / Alistair D.B. Cook -- How is technology changing the security concerns in the Asia-Pacific? / Rex B. Hughes -- Part III. Security solutions -- Can multilateralism and security communities bring security to the Asia-Pacific? / Mathew Davies -- Is human security a solution? / Sarah Teitt -- Conclusion : what is the Asia-Pacific's likely security future? / Brendan Taylor and William T. Tow.