Preface Contents List of Abbreviations Overview East Asia in 2007 Chapter 1 China's Space Development?A Tool for Enhancing National Strength and Prestige Chapter 2 The Korean Peninsula-Active US-DPRK Dialogue and a New Administration in South Korea Chapter 3 China-Hu Jintao Sets a Fresh Course Amidst Diverse Challenges Chapter 4 Southeast Asia-Expanding Cooperative Ties with External Powers Chapter 5 Russia-Regaining Influence and Military Strength Chapter 6 The United States-The Bush Administration Makes a Course Correction Chapter 7 Japan-Aiming for Broader, Deeper Regional Security Cooperation