Ocean Politics in Southeast Asia


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The task of avoiding in the oceans - the 'last frontier' of our planet - the claims and rivalries that have caused endless conflict on land, has thrusted the 'ocean issues' increasingly into the forefrunt of international affairs. This book examines aspects of the interrelationship of diverse interests in the seas of Southeast Asia while suggesting scope for cooperative developments that might not only benefit the region but also have wider application in the emerging multipolar world.










Asian Maritime Power in the 21st Century


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Maritime power has been a key defining parameter of economic vitality and geostrategic power of nations. This book explores how the first decade of the 21st century has witnessed the rise of China and India as confident economic powers pivoting on high growth rates, exponential expansion of science, technology and industrial growth.




ASEAN and the Law of the Sea


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The aim is to focus on a point of possible cooperation, somewhat in isolation from the many obstacles that clearly present themselves, in order to draw attention to the fact that despite obvious conflicts of interests, the oceans of Southeast Asia merit close attention as a possible focus for fresh initiatives in regional cooperation.




Security and International Politics in the South China Sea


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The South China Sea has long been regarded as a major source of tension in East Asia. This book examines international politics and security in the South China Sea, exploring the history of the disputes, attempts to resolve them, and new security threats including piracy, terrorism, resource and environmental management.




Maritime Security in East and Southeast Asia


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This volume investigates the nature of threats facing, or perceived as facing, some of the key players involved in Asian maritime politics. The articles in this collection present case studies on Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, Japan, China, and Southeast Asia as a whole and focus on domestic definitions of threats and conceptualisations of security. These studies map the differing understandings of danger in this region and explore how contending narratives of "threats" and "security" affect the national maritime security policy deliberations within the countries of this region. Those interested in maritime security and management in Asia will find this collection an invaluable addition to the literature on this topic.




Political and Security Dynamics of South and Southeast Asia


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Provides perspectives from India and Singapore on some of the major security and political issues facing the two regions. Looks at regional integrations trends, roles of the major powers, maritime security in the Indian Ocean region, and political and security developments within Southeast Asia.




Power Politics in Asia’s Contested Waters


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This volume offers a comprehensive and empirically rich analysis of regional maritime disputes in the South China Sea (SCS). By discussing important aspects of the rise of China’s maritime power, such as territorial disputes, altered perceptions of geo-politics and challenges to the US-led regional order, the authors demonstrate that a regional power shift is taking place in Asia-Pacific. The volume also provides in-depth discussions of the responses to Chinese actions by SCS claimants as well as by important non-claimant actors.




Oil, Politics, and Seapower


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