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<p>This edited volume examines the sources, manifestations and management of conflict in East Asia, which contains many of the world's conflict flashpoints, such as the Korean Peninsula and the China-Taiwan Strait.</p> <p>In particular, the book will elaborate on the following themes: </p> <ol> <p> <li>general and NGO approaches to third-party mediation in conflict situations;</li> <p></p> <p> <li>regional conflict management approaches in East Asia; and</li> <p></p> <p> <li>third-party interventions in the context of Beijing-Taipei.</li> <p></p></ol> <p>The volume examines third-party mediation experiences from both theoretical and historical/practical perspectives, arguing that mediation is of great significance for regional peace and stability in East Asia, with a focus on the important case of Taiwan-China.</p> <p>This book will be of interest to students of regional security, Asian studies, peace studies, conflict studies and international relations.</p>