Asia in the Post-Cold War World: Case Studies & Trends | Political Science Book | Academic Research & History Studies" （如果原书是关于政治学或历史研究） 或 "Post-Cold War Asia: Case Studies & Global Trends | International Relations Book | For Scholars & Policy Analysts" （如果侧重国际关系分析） 注：根据书籍具体内容调整关键词，如"political science" / "international relations" / "historical analysis"等，并确保核心主题清晰。

The fall of communism in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe has affected nations throughout the world. This broad-based study examines how this major historical event has influenced the governments, societies, economies, and foreign relations of Asia. The work of 15 scholars is divided into three sections: Economic Development and Environmental Impact; Politics and Foreign Relations; and Social and Women's Issues. Chapters span the far reaches of Asia, from Japan to Pakistan, from China to the Philippines.This first thorough interdisciplinary analysis concludes that nations such as Japan, India, and the Philippines have been less influenced than China, Korea, and Vietnam. In each case, while direct impact of the end of the Cold War has been minimal, there is strong evidence of more subtle effects. The breadth of the regional coverage and the diversity of the subject matter will interest scholars and researchers alike. The authors pose as many questions as they answer, and their conclusions are certain to stimulate debate.