{"product_id":"naval-modernisation-in-south-east-asia","title":"Naval Modernisation in South-East Asia","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis edited volume analyses the naval arms race in South-East Asia, and reviews the content, purposes and consequences of the naval policies and development of the main countries of the region. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rise of naval capability in the countries of the Asia-Pacific Region is increasingly recognised as a major indicator of the ‘rise of Asia’ and its increasing importance in the world’s political, economic and strategic future. Most coverage focusses solely on the navies of the 'big four' – the US, China, India and Japan; however, the region’s other navies, though much smaller, are significant too. Given the current focus on the South China Sea and the Obama administration’s pivot to Asia, naval development in South-East Asia is of particular relevance. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book first identifies the issues involved in defence acquisition in this area. It then goes on to establish some templates of naval modernisation as a means of assessing the policies of individual countries in the region, by looking at the naval policies of the big four. Finally, the general issue of naval modernisation in South-East Asia is illustrated through a more detailed examination of some of the major issues common to all countries of the area. These include the defence-industrial perspective, specific examinations of submarine and surface ship acquisition processes, and a review of the balance to be struck between naval and coastguard forces in the area. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book will be of much interest to students of naval power, maritime security, South-East Asian politics, strategic studies, and IR in general.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54480002318680,"sku":"9780415821445","price":204.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780415821445.jpg?v=1768473916","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/naval-modernisation-in-south-east-asia","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}