Bernard Cole takes a comprehensive look at China's Navy, a Navy that continues to grow
while the US Navy shrinks. Of particular note, according to the author, is Beijing's increased …

Poised to become the dominant Asia-Pacific power, China yet remains an elusive
international player. In this timely text, Denny Roy shows how the drive for security and …

This is a groundbreaking analysis of China's territorial disputes, exploring the successes
and failures of negotiations that have taken place between its three neighbours, namely …

This report identifies and defines the leadership, structures, and processes governing
Chinese military involvement in Chinas national security policy process. It emphasizes the …

This book examines the evolution of China's maritime security strategy, and questions what
has made China shift from a constrained to a more assertive strategy. Historically, China has …

China 1 and Vietnam share both land and sea boundaries. The land boundary extends for
approximately 1,300 kms (808 miles) between the tripoint with Laos and the northern …

The last few years have witnessed the emergence of what may be called Asia-Pacific
multilateralism-the multiplication of channels of dialogues on regional security issues at both …

This book examines the foreign and security policies adopted by China and Japan since the
1970s in their competition over the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands in the East China Sea. It charts …

The dispute over the Spratly Islands is an important indicator for the management of future
relations in the Asia Pacific region. The Spratlys are claimed in whole or in part by China …

The Spratly Islands are increasingly seen as the next flashpoint for international conflict in
the Asia Pacific. These very small islands, reefs, and coral cays are important because they …