Abstract
Far from being an obscure account of words and maps, the narrative of the Indo-Pacific helps nations face one of the great international dilemmas of the 21st century: how can other countries respond to a strong and often coercive China without resorting to capitulation or conflict? Some voices warn that the Indo-Pacific is actually code for geopolitical agendas. For many years, people and governments have readily recognised terms like Asia or Asia-Pacific, so why add a new geographical descriptor? And what difference to people’s lives – to their peace, autonomy, dignity and material wellbeing – does a new name for their part of the world make anyway?
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | ASIAN GEOPOLITICS AND THE US–CHINA RIVALRY |
Place of Publication | New York |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 32-46 |
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Publication status | Published - 2021 |