Asian Perspective

ASIAN PERSPECTIVE is the peer-reviewed social sciences journal of world/comparative politics of the Institute for Far Eastern Studies, Kyungnam University. Published quarterly, Asian Perspective has devoted its pages to critical analysis of the global, regional, and transnational issues affecting Northeast Asia for over 25 years. Bringing cogent, thought- provoking examination of the significant developments in Asia and the world as they unfold to the scrutiny of its readership, Asian Perspective continues to promote a healthy exchange of ideas among scholars, students, and policymakers. Since 1995, the journal has been edited and published in cooperation with the Mark O. Hatfield School of Government, Portland State University, USA, and has successfully operated its annual Guest Editor system since 1999. As of 2011, Asian Perspective is published by Lynne Rienner Publishers. Full issues and articles can be found at http://journals. rienner.com/loi/aspr

Asian Perspective, Vol. 34, No. 4 (Winter 2010)

Speci al Issue on Seeking Political Reconciliation: Case Studies in Asia

Guest Editor: Mumin Chen

SEEKING POLITICAL RECONCILIATION: CASE STUDIES IN ASIA —INTRODUCTION

Mumin Chen - Abs tract - Full Article

THE THREE PHASES OF JAPAN-CHINA JOINT-HISTORY RESEARCH: WHAT WAS THE CHALLENGE?

Kawash ima Shin - Abs tract - Full Article

COMPETING NARRATIVES, IDENTITY POLITICS, AND CROSS-STRAIT RECONCILIATION

Yinan He - Abs tract - Full Article

TAIWANESE IDENTITY AND THE MEMORIES OF 2-28: A CASE FOR POLITICAL RECONCILIATION

Cheng- feng Shih and Mumin Chen - Abs tract - Full Article

SUNSHINE OVER A BARREN SOIL: THE DOMESTIC POLITICS OF ENGAGEMENT IDENTITY FORMATION IN SOUTH KOREA

Jong Kun Choi - Abs tract - Full Article

BUILDING CHINA- INDIA RECONCILIATION

Shen Dingli - Abs tract - Full Article

THE INDIA- PAKISTAN DYAD: A CHALLENGE TO THE REST OR TO THEMSELVES?

Ravipr asad Narayanan - Abs tract - Full Article

Speci al Contribution

NORTHEAST ASIA IN THE MULTIPOLAR WORLD-SYSTEM

Immanu el Wallerstein - Abs tract - Full Article

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