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This book examines the origins of the U.S. Navy's 2007 Maritime Strategy, the formation of the U.S. government's "Pivot to Asia" strategy, and the most recent revisions to this strategy that focus more specifically on China. The book also explores the internal and external repercussions on the U.S. Navy of the Pivot to Asia.

"This book examines the transformation and the multifaceted nature of the relationship between US and China in the twenty-first century, and argues that it is more competitive than co-operative, even in areas that are amenable to co-operation such as trade and nuclear non-proliferation."--Publisher's description.

Since the early 1990s and the end of the Cold War, the implications of China's rising power have come to dominate the security agenda of the Asia-Pacific region. This book examines ASEAN-Chinese relations over the years, showing how worries about China's developing role have been significant in shaping the nature of ASEAN and its policies.

Traces the triangular strategic relationship of India, Pakistan and China over the second half of the 20th century, showing how two enmities - Sino-Indian and Indo-Pakistani - and one friendship - Sino-Pakistani - defined the distribution of power and the patterns of relationships in a major centre of gravity of international conflict and change.

The collapse of communism in Europe, the quest for economic security and the War on Terror have affected China's view of security matters. This book provides a comprehensive study of the policy and security challenges that China faces. It covers China's security interests and concerns, and also talks about the role of the United States, and more.

This volume brings together a range of experts from the West and from Taiwan itself who examine the key issues connected with Taiwan's air power, which is a key aspect of the China-Taiwan military balance.

The stand-off across the Straits of Taiwan is one of the most dangerous confrontations in Asia. Bringing together a range of experts, this book presents a comprehensive analysis of the reforms, and assesses their likely effectiveness. It covers various issues, including the Chinese threat, the domestic context of reform, and the role of the US.

This volume brings together a range of experts from the West and from Taiwan itself who examine the key issues connected with Taiwan's air power, which is a key aspect of the China-Taiwan military balance.

This book presents a comprehensive overview of how China's rise is perceived in a wide range of countries and regions; these include China's neighbours, other world powers, the parts of China not part of mainland China - Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau - and regions of the world where China is having an unexpected impact, such as the Middle East.

This book presents a comprehensive overview of how China's rise is perceived in a wide range of countries and regions; these include China's neighbours, other world powers, the parts of China not part of mainland China - Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau - and regions of the world where China is having an unexpected impact, such as the Middle East.

Expert contributors confront both the maritime security challenges and responses, identifying the nature of the maritime security problem and critically evaluating the various responses with an eye to improving the management of prevailing and emerging security threats.