Naval Modernisation in Southeast Asia: Problems and Prospects for Small and Medium Navies

Geoffrey Till, Ristian Supriyanto

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    Abstract

    This edited volume reviews the nature and consequences of naval modernisation in Southeast Asia against the backdrop of growing tensions over the South China Sea and increasing competition between the United States and China in the region. The varying problems and challenges facing the small and medium navies of the area as they seek to grow their maritime power in response to their perceptions of strategic need are compared and contrasted. The prospects of significant destabilisation of an already volatile area - even of a potential naval arms race, are carefully analysed. There can be little doubt that naval modernisation in Southeast Asia is a key indicator of the likely future of the Asia Pacific and also illustrates the problems faced by small and medium powers in a world dominated by the great. Accordingly this book will be of much interest to students and teachers focusing on security in the Asia Pacific region as well to those concerned with naval development in general
    Original languageEnglish
    Place of PublicationUnited Kingdom
    PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
    Edition1
    ISBN (Print)9783319584058
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2018

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