China's Rise, Japan's Quest and South Korea-US Co-operation.

An essay on the rise of China as a great power nation, the quest of Japan in terms of security and economy, and the impact of both on South Korea-U.S. co-operation is presented. It discusses the role of the U.S., allies and economic partners in the rise of China, the dependent of China in the global system, concerns on the rise of China, and the need for bilateral and multilateral co-operation to manage the challenges from North Korea.