Donald Kirk, a veteran correspondent for newspapers and magazines, has reported on wars Southeast Asia to the Middle East. He writes about nuclear and foreign policy issues in Asia, notably on the Korean peninsula and the Indian subcontinent, and is the author of six books, including three on Korea. He divides his time between Asia and his base in Washington DC.

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• Contents Preface 1. Clouds on the Horizon 2. Visions of War 3. Battling on the Beach 4. On-and-Off Base 5. Populist Politics 6. The Southern Front 7. Island of Peace 8. War or Peace? Epilogue Comparative Statistics Bibliography