Integration processes in the Asia-Pacific region: features and potential of expansion

2020 ◽  
Vol 92 (3) ◽  
pp. 20-31
Author(s):  
D. A. Izotov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Global Economy ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
The United States ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Trade Barriers ◽  
Pacific Region ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Asia Pacific Region ◽  
Trade Blocs ◽  
Economic Ties

In the article, based on the analysis of theoretical and empirical studies, the features of integration processes in the Asia-Pacific region are determined, and the economic potentials of the large trade blocks in the sub-global economy are compared. The author shows that the noticeable results of the trade and economic ties expansion between the key countries of the Asia-Pacific region became possible by the production fragmentation and the trade barriers reduction. The assessment indicated that the weighed import duty in the trade interactions between the Asia-Pacific countries was characterized by the lower values compared to the other countries. The Asia-Pacific countries have a hidden potential for trade barriers increasing. It is shown that the main reason of the trade agreements expansion between the Asia-Pacific countries is to avoid the negative consequences of non-participation in such agreements. In the terms of economic, demographic and trade scales, the comparative potentials of various mega-formats in the Asia-Pacific region are shown. The author shows that only one trade mega-format was created in the sub-global economy, because the contradictions between the Asia-Pacific countries. The lack of mutual initiatives for a free trade zone creation between the United States and China significantly slows down the integration processes in the Asia-Pacific region. It is shown that in the long term, Russia may face a competitive choice in integration with the Asia-Pacific countries, which can join either the “pro-American” or “pro-Chinese” large trade blocs.

International Trade in Higher Education Services in the Asia Pacific Region: Trends and Issues

2001 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 273-301 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew W. Phillips ◽  
Charles W. Stahl
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
International Trade ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Western Europe ◽  
Student Mobility ◽  
The United States ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Pacific Region ◽  
Asia Pacific Region ◽  
Education Services

The expansion of trade and investment in the global economy since the 1980s has been accompanied by an associated growth in the international trade in education services, particularly higher education. In this paper we provide a detailed analysis of the expansion of higher educational mobility, measured by the burgeoning numbers of tertiary students going abroad to study. In particular, this paper investigates the increasing mobility of students from the Asia Pacific region undertaking study in Western Europe, North America and Australia. The paper argues that increasing international trade in education services in the Asia Pacific region reflects the strategic importance of these services to develop and maintain the long-term economic and social viability of these nations. Increasingly governments throughout the world now recognize the crucial role of education in fostering economic growth (especially in new knowledge-based sectors), personal and social development, as well as reducing inequality. Nations with well-established and prestigious higher education systems such as the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia have been the main beneficiaries of this growing trade in education services. These countries have been at the forefront of educational exports as they have led aggressive marketing campaigns to recruit new students as well as develop new methods of higher education provision and delivery. Further, this paper explores the positive and negative effects of student mobility, and the linkages between the internationalization of higher education and the professions. Finally, this study makes some suggestions for further research.

scholarly journals U.S. NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE DEPLOYMENT IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION

2015 ◽  
pp. 188-195
Author(s):  
J. Y. Parshkova
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
The United States ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Pacific Region ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Missile Defense ◽  
Asia Pacific Region ◽  
Adaptive Approach

The article analyses military and technical cooperation of the United States and APAC. After the successful implementation of the first phase of the European Phased Adaptive Approach (EPAA), adopted in September 2009, the United States began to develop a similar plan for the Asia-Pacific region - Asia-Pacific Adaptive Approach. The ultimate goal of such large-scale missile defense deployment is to convince the adversaries that the use of ballistic missiles is useless in military terms and that any attack on the United States and its allies is doomed to failure. The United States are developing military cooperation with its allies and partner countries in the Asia-Pacific region, excluding interests of China and Russia. That may only exacerbate a struggle for power between the three world largest countries and lead to negative consequences - involvement in the arms race.

The United States and the Asia-Pacific Region: Security Strategy for the Obama Administration

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ralph A. Cossa ◽  
Brad Glosserman ◽  
Michael A. McDevitt ◽  
Nirav Patel ◽  
James Przystup ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
The United States ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Pacific Region ◽  
Asia Pacific Region ◽  
Security Strategy ◽  
Obama Administration

scholarly journals Cuba – Asia y Oceanía: historical relations

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 79-91
Author(s):  
Ruvislei Gonzalez Saez
Keyword(s):  
The United States ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Diplomatic Relations ◽  
Asia Pacific Region ◽  
Relevant Today ◽  
Academic Exchange ◽  
Political Perspective ◽  
Structure Of Trade ◽  
Agriculture And Food ◽  
Economic Ties

The countries of Asia and Oceania occupy a prominent place in Cuba’s foreign policy orientation, which is especially relevant today when the country is facing another strengthening of restrictions by the United States, as well as trying to overcome the crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The author analyzes the history and potential of Cuba’s cooperation with Asia, which is the most dynamic region in the world economy, in order to demonstrate the level of existing interaction and the prospects of emerging opportunities. The article provides an overview of the process of Cuba’s establishing diplomatic relations with the countries of Asia and Oceania, reflecting on both the incentives and the difficulties that accompanied this dynamic. The author looks at different areas of cooperation with the countries of the region, including health care (exchange of medical professionals, support by sharing medical brigades, shipments of diagnostic equipment and medications), agriculture and food security, academic exchange, etc. Particular attention is paid to trade, where economic ties with key partners are examined, taking into account the structure of trade. In conclusion, the research stresses the essential importance of developing already consolidated and trending relations between Cuba and the Asia-Pacific region, both with its “giants” and with the smaller states. This thesis is also supported by political preconditions, in particular by the fact that, from the political perspective, the countries of the region have expressed support and agreement with Cuba in many bilateral and multilateral aspects, especially those related to the condemnation of the U.S. economic and financial embargo against Cuba.

scholarly journals ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT OF ARCTIC LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS SUPPLIESTO THE ASIAN-PACIFIC REGION COUNTRIES UNDER THE END OF THE “TRADE WAR” BETWEEN THE USA AND CHINA

2020 ◽  
Vol 68 (2/2020) ◽  
pp. 12-21
Author(s):  
M. V. Ulchenko ◽  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Growth Rate ◽  
Natural Gas ◽  
South Korea ◽  
The United States ◽  
Liquefied Natural Gas ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Russian Arctic ◽  
Pacific Region ◽  
Asia Pacific Region

Currently, the Asia-Pacific market is a priority goal for almost all major producers of liquefied natural gas(LNG). This is due to the relatively high price that local consumers are willing to pay, as well as the accelerated growth rate of natural gas consumption. At the same time, China is the main driver of growth in demand for LNGin the world, has concluded a trade agreement with the United States, which involves the purchase of energy resources worth more than $ 52 billion over two years. Given the decline in LNG prices, as well as increased competition, the issue of the prospects for sales of Russian Arctic gas on the market of the Asia-Pacific region becomes particularly relevant.The study provides a generalized assessment of the needs of the main importers of LNG ––China, South Korea and Japan, with a planning horizon of 4–5 years. The relatively high growth rates of the economy, partial rejection of nuclear energy, struggle to improve the environmental situation, as well as the desire to diversify supply routes explain the needs of the countries in the Asia-Pacific region for additional volumes of LNGin the near future. The analysis showed that both Japan and South Korea are interested in increasing the volume of imports of Russian arctic LNG, whose key advantages over most competitors are the price and relative proximity of sales markets. At the same time, the reduction in the number of operating gas drilling rigs in the United States indicates that it will not be possible to maintain the growth rate of LNG production at the level of 2018 and 2019.

scholarly journals Obama and Transformation Strategy from the Middle East to the Asia – Pacific Region

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Mohamed Kamal ◽  
Khalid Hashim Mohammed
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Middle East ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
The United States ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Asia Pacific Region ◽  
East Region ◽  
The Us ◽  
New Strategy ◽  
Middle East Region

The Middle East region is no longer enjoys the relative importance for the United States. This was due to the massive discoveries of Shale oil in the United States. Many analysts believe that such discovery led to the decline of the US interest in the Middle East and shifting the orientation towards Asia because of the growing importance of the Southeast Asia in the global economy. The United States, in return, has re-defined the role and the size of involvement in the Middle East by adopting a new strategy based on reducing economic and military consequences resulting from the direct investment in the region, which is rejected by US public opinion.

HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis and treatment as prevention: a review of awareness and acceptability among men who have sex with men in the Asia-Pacific region and the Americas

Sexual Health ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Holt
Keyword(s):  
The United States ◽  
Hiv Treatment ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Treatment As Prevention ◽  
Pacific Region ◽  
Asia Pacific Region ◽  
Acceptability Research ◽  
Prevention Trials ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Exposure Prophylaxis

This review assesses acceptability research for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and treatment as prevention (TasP) among men who have sex with men (MSM) in the Asia-Pacific region and the Americas, evaluating awareness and attitudes. There has been limited research on the acceptability of PrEP outside the United States and no research to date evaluating the acceptability of TasP since the findings of the HIV Prevention Trials Network 052 trial were released. Existing research suggests that PrEP is reasonably acceptable to MSM, but few men are likely to perceive the need for it. Studies of HIV treatment optimism suggest that MSM are likely to be sceptical of TasP.

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