This is the third edition of Asian Security Handbook. The previous volumes were published in 1996 and 2000. Because of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, it is appropriate that we focus in this edition on the War on Terrorism and the still impact it is having in Asian. The introductory chapter outlines the new security environment brought about by the events of September 11 and provides a context for the country profile chapters that follow. The ...
