Asia's naval expansion : an arms race in the making? /
Till, Geoffrey
Asia's naval expansion : an arms race in the making? / Geoffrey Till. - 251 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
The book examines the rapid growth and modernization of naval forces across the Asia-Pacific region. The book explores why countries such as China, India, Japan, South Korea, and others are investing heavily in advanced warships, submarines, and maritime technologies. Till analyzes whether this naval buildup represents a true arms race or a response to changing economic, political, and security needs. He discusses issues such as territorial disputes, protection of sea trade routes, regional power competition, and the increasing strategic importance of the oceans.
9780415696388
Sea-power -- Asia
Naval arms race -- Asia-Pacific
Maritime security -- Asia
359.0095 TIL
Asia's naval expansion : an arms race in the making? / Geoffrey Till. - 251 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
The book examines the rapid growth and modernization of naval forces across the Asia-Pacific region. The book explores why countries such as China, India, Japan, South Korea, and others are investing heavily in advanced warships, submarines, and maritime technologies. Till analyzes whether this naval buildup represents a true arms race or a response to changing economic, political, and security needs. He discusses issues such as territorial disputes, protection of sea trade routes, regional power competition, and the increasing strategic importance of the oceans.
9780415696388
Sea-power -- Asia
Naval arms race -- Asia-Pacific
Maritime security -- Asia
359.0095 TIL