Managing Fragile Regions: A Multidisciplinary Overview -- Fragile Edges Between Security and Insecurity: China's Border Regions -- The DMZ and the Destiny of a Divided Korea -- Territorial Fragility and the Future of Tibet: Sub-sovereignty, Problems and Theoretical Solutions -- Boundaries, Territorial Disputes, and Water Insecurity: Evidence from the Lower Mekong Basin -- Understanding the Determinants of Livelihood Recovery After a Large Earthquake -- Characteristics of Earthquakes in Mountain Areas and Post-earthquake Management -- NGOs and Their Roles During Post-earthquake Reconstruction -- Improving the Prospects for Fragile Regions Through Effective Management: Conclusion