Asia's Maoist-driven insurgencies are the subject of this extensively referenced study which traces events up to early 2006. Introductory chapters outline established Maoist strategies and insurgencies which established counter-states to replace old regimes in China and Vietnam. Separately referenced chapters address the often very different ongoing insurgencies in Thailand, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Peru and Nepal. The final section looks at the patterns of both insurgency and counter insurgency activities. With black-and-white photographs, references and index.