The End of the Asian Century
War, Stagnation, and the Risks to the Worlds Most Dynamic Region

Since Marco Polo, the West has waited for the Asian Century. Today, the world believes that century has arrived. Yet from Chinas slumping economy to war clouds over the South China Sea and from environmental devastation to demographic crisis, Asias future is increasingly uncertain. Historian and geopolitical expert Michael Auslin argues that far from being a cohesive powerhouse, Asia is a fractured region threatened by stagnation and instability. Here he provides a comprehensive account of the economic, military, political, and demographic risks that bedevil half of our world, arguing that Asia, working with the United States, has a unique opportunity to avert catastrophebut only if it acts boldly. Bringing together firsthand observations and decades of research, Auslins provocative reassessment of Asias future will be a must-listen for industry and investors, as well as politicians and scholars, for years to come.