Argues that neither the 'Chinese world order' of tribute relations nor the Westphalia model of sovereign equality ever operated effectively in Asia, but suggest

Examines perceived power on the basis of which symmetries and asymmetries in the relations between parties can be identified

Though wary of China’s rapid rise, her neighbors have considerable experience of dealing with unequal power without surrendering their autonomy. For its part,

The slow pace of the Doha Round has boosted the proliferation of regional and bilateral trade agreements. Paradoxically, the more powerful actors, the US and th

Negotiations are of increasing importance in highly regulated sectors, particularly in network industries such as telecommunications and transport. Negotiating