ontemporary security challenges could indeed suggest that Asia is a dangerous place. But prehensive historical view would suggest otherwise. Although Asia still faces serious internal and inter- national challenges, there are fewer challenges than before and most of the re- gion's disputes and conflicts have stabilized."23 The field of international relations would be better served if the pessimists not only admitted this reality but also asked why this might be the case. Because China has such an impor- 22. John J. Mearsheimer, The Tragedy of Great Power Politics (New York: W.W. Norton, 2001), p. 382 (emphasis added). 23. Muthiah Alagappa, "Introduction: Predictability and Stability Despite Challenges," in Algappa, Asian Security Order, p. 11.
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