The Chrysanthemum Contingency

<I>The Chrysanthemum Contingency</I><P>As the U.S. expends its major international efforts on its war against worldwide terrorism the United States' apparent interest regarding East Asia is at an historic low ebb.</P><P>Into this power vacuum come China and Japan each quietly and relentlessly pursuing their own individual goals aimed at controlling the region.</P><P>Several American foreign correspondents stationed in Tokyo become entangled in a critical revelation of secret negotiations between the two Asian powers that would if successful result in the exit of U.S. influence in the area and a dangerous future for all concerned as nuclear arms and military capabilities expand for national defense purposes.</P><P>A compelling story exposing current activities which may soon threaten world peace.</P><P>Another reality based novel by the author of The Fugi Agenda The Lotus And The Rose USSA 2020 and Decay of Ivy.</P>