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In the Dragon's Shadow

Southeast Asia in the Chinese Century

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In the Dragon's Shadow

By: Sebastian Strangio
Narrated by: Joe Barrett
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A timely look at the impact of China's booming emergence on the countries of Southeast Asia.

Today, Southeast Asia stands uniquely exposed to the waxing power of the new China. Three of its nations border China, and five are directly impacted by its claims over the South China Sea. All dwell in the lengthening shadow of its influence: economic, political, military, and cultural. As China seeks to restore its former status as Asia's preeminent power, the countries of Southeast Asia face an increasingly stark choice: flourish within Beijing's orbit or languish outside of it. Meanwhile, as rival powers including the United States take concerted action to curb Chinese ambitions, the region has emerged as an arena of heated strategic competition.

Drawing on more than a decade of on-the-ground experience, Sebastian Strangio explores the impacts of China's rise on Southeast Asia, the varied ways in which the countries of the region are responding, and what it might mean for the future balance of power in the Indo-Pacific.

©2020 Sebastian Strangio (P)2020 Tantor 21st Century Asia China Modern Southeast Asia Imperial Japan Imperialism South China Sea Southeast Asia History
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An introductory understanding of political alignment and modern economic investment across each ASEAN country in relations to China. The subject matter is interesting but completely marred by the consistently incorrect pronunciation of most people and places

The narrator is the biggest disservice to interesting content

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