"A sharp and original assessment of how Canada should understand and react to strategic developments in a region alternatively defined as Asia-Pacific or Indo-Pacific. From a critical theory perspective and using a wide array of sources in English and six Asian languages, it challenges the assumptions that underpin the dominant Western framing and illuminates the alternative narratives coming from within the region itself. Reeves’ prescriptions for omni-directional alignment and strategic integration offer a sophisticated perspective that will stimulate debate in both academic and policy circles at a moment of geopolitical turbulence and big choices."

Paul Evans, co-author of The Asia-Pacific Security Lexicon

"Follow the Leader, Lose the Region juxtaposes the narrative of the ‘Indo-Pacific’ with Asian narratives of themselves to critically situate Canadian foreign policy towards this important region. The book adds substantially to public debate and provides valuable insights that contribute to policy-making."

Jeremy Paltiel, professor, Political Science, Carleton University

"This will quickly become a go-to ‘guide for the perplexed’ – it challenges our understanding of Canadian-Asian relations. It is fascinating."

David Dewitt, professor emeritus, International Relations, York University