particular reference to China and Japan assuming 'regional leader actor' roles. Key issues discussed by the list of distinguished … contributors include: the extent to which there is an East Asian region to lead, China-Japan relations, different aspects of Japan … and China's positions in the East Asia region, how the seemingly inexorable rise of China is being addressed within the …

potential and challenges -- Ambiguity or strategic play? distilling india’s BRICS relations -- China, economic partnership …, common development and Brics -- Manna from heaven-South Africa’s search for relevance in the BRICS constellation -- China …

With China replacing the United States as the world's leading energy user and net oil importer, its relations with the … implications of China's growing presence in the Middle East …