Rethinking East Asian peace: the perils of over-deterrence and minilateralism

• Published in: Australian journal of international affairs Vol. 79; no. 2; pp. 295 - 305
• Main Author: He, Kai
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United Kingdom Routledge 04.03.2025; Taylor & Francis (UK); Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Balance of power; Cultural heritage; Cultural property; Deterrence; Deterrence (Strategy); East Asian peace; Humanitarian law; institutional balancing; minilateralism; Multilateralism; National security; over-deterrence; Peace; Post Cold War period; Regional security; security minilaterals; UKRAINE

The world is in crisis. The ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East have made the relative peace in East Asia more precious and puzzling. While Asia's unique balance of power, developmental model, and cultural heritage have played a role in maintaining this relative peace, an often-overlook...