The current economic and political balance of power in Asia is shifting awayfrom Japan which once dominated Asia through sheer financial muscle to Chinawhich is... » 

The current economic and political balance of power in Asia is shifting awayfrom Japan which once dominated Asia through sheer financial muscle to Chinawhich is beginning to fill the vacuum left by the gradual U.S. withdrawal fromthe region. Now journalist author and Asianeconomic expert Declan Hayesthoroughly examines how this shift is taking place and what effects it willhave both in Asia and the West.Japan The Toothless Tiger addresses not only the historic role the U.S. hasplayed in maintaining peace in Asia but also explores the threat China posesto its neighbors economic and political sovereignty. In his fastpacedliterary style Hayes explains the urgent need for Japan to rebalance thescales by developing nuclear arms armaments and missile defense systemscapable of protecting its own national interests as well as the balance ofpower in Asia. Is protection possible without triggering a massive arms racewith China? Japan The Toothless Tiger is a must read for anyone interested inthe changing face of the Asian political economy and the effects that thisdrastic shift will likely have on the West. «