This book analyses the perceptions, interests, objectives, maritime capabilities, and policies of the major maritime powers operating in the Indian Ocean and the Western Pacific.
A vital component of the interdependent global economy, maritime transit routes are nowhere more critical than those traversing the Indian Ocean and the Western Pacific. Previously, areas of the Indian Ocean and Western Pacific have been viewed as separate and discrete political, economic, and military regions. In recent years, however, a variety of economic, political, and military forces have created a new understanding of these maritime expanses as one zone of global interaction.
This book complements the material presented in its companion volume, Maritime Security in the Indian Ocean and the Western Pacific, by analysing the perceptions, interests, objectives, maritime capabilities, and policies of the major maritime powers operating in the Indian Ocean and the Western Pacific. In addition, the book also assesses the contemporary maritime challenges and opportunities that confront the global community within what is rapidly becoming recognised as an integrated zone of global interaction.
A valuable study for researchers and policymakers working in the fields of maritime security; military, security and peace studies; conflict resolution; and Asian affairs.
Introduction 1 The United States and Security Issues in the IO-WestPac
Region 2 Chinas Naval Strategy 3 Russian Maritime Strategy since the
Ukrainian Crisis 4 Contemporary Europe in the Indian Ocean and Western
Pacific 5 Japanese Maritime Perspectives, Interests, Objectives and Policies
6 The Republic of Korea Navy: Capabilities, Confrontation, and Potential
Outcomes 7 Strategic and "Everyday" Maritime Security Challenges in Southeast
Asia 8 Australias Maritime Strategy 9 A New Zealand View: Anchored in
Oceania Reaching Out to Asia 10 India: Maritime Strategy 11 Irans Maritime
Aims: Persistent Strategy, Changing Capabilities 12 The Arab Gulf States:
Contemporary Maritime Perspectives, Interests, Objectives, and Policies in
the Gulf Cooperation Council 13 South Africa and Maritime Security: Interests
Objectives, Policies, and Challenges Conclusion
Howard M. Hensel is Professor of Politico-Military Affairs at the USAF Air War College, USA.
Amit Gupta is Associate Professor of International Security Studies at the USAF Air War College, USA.
