We belive that this publication is a multi - aspect and diverse scientific guide to the contemporary Asian power status. It shows political and economic, legal and cultural, as well as ideological and historical factors ehich define the international policy of countries and influence their mutual relations. Not only is the book a source of knowledge of today's politics, but it is also a valuable contributionto the discussion on international relations, international security and globalised economy on the second decade of the 21th century.

Joanna Marszałek - Kawa