The end of the Cold War triggered some fears in US’ Allies across the Asia-Pacific region (especially in Northeast Asia). What did these allies fear, with regards to the US?

1. The author affirms that US Presidential Elections are closely watched in the Asia-Pacific? Why? (50 words max.).. 2. The end of the Cold War triggered some fears in US’ Allies across the Asia-Pacific region (especially in Northeast Asia). What did these allies fear, with regards to the US? (50 words max.).. 3. Enumerate the key differences between how the Cold War unfolded in Europe and in East Asia? (50 words max.).. 4. What are the origins of the ‘one China principle? What are the implications for the political status of the ROC-Taiwan? (50 words max.).. 5. With which objectives was the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) established? (50 words max.).. 6. What is the key idea contained in the concept of ‘Beijing Consensus’? (50 words max.).. 7. What are the implications of Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution for that country’s contemporary foreign and security policy? (50 words max.).. 8. What were the basic principles of Japan’s ‘Comprehensive Security’ Policy during the last decade of the Cold War? (50 words max.).. 9. Enumerate at least 3 reasons why Japan showed an increased interest in promoting multilateral initiatives during the 1990s and 2000s. (50 words max.).. 10. Enumerate at least 4 reasons be behind Japan’s ‘normalization’ debates? (50 words max.)..