This comprehensive survey, fully revised to reflect current economic and political developments, is an essential resource for the Asia-Pacific region. The 2013 edition includes:coverage of recent elections, including those in Taiwan, Mongolia, South Korea, Timor-Leste and Papua New Guineaexpert analysis of the accession to power of Kim Jong Un in North Koreain-depth coverage of the progress of President Thein Sein’s reform agenda in MyanmarGeneral SurveyEssays exploring regional issues include the rise of China, the USA’s increasing strategic focus on the Pacific region, the security challenges of East and South-East Asia, inter-Korean relations, human rights issues and a survey of environmental affairs in the region.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country containing: essays on geography, history and the economy an extensive statistical survey of economic indicatorsa comprehensive directory of names and contact details covering the most significant political, financial and commercial institutions An entire section is dedicated to the Pacific islands.Regional InformationIncludes major international organizations and research institutes active in the region, a detailed survey of major commodities and select bibliographies of relevant books and periodicals.
