The Proliferation Security Initiative: Making Waves in Asia

by Mark J. Valencia

The Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI), launched initiated by US President Bush in May 2003, was designed to prevent elements of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) from reaching or leaving states or sub-state actors of proliferation concern. More than twenty countries now adhere to PSI principles. Though the principal focus of the initiative is on North Korea, Japan and Singapore are the only active East Asian participants. Most WMD traffic moves...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B007YZVEPE
• ISBN13: 9780415395120
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.3" x 9.3"