Security, Strategy, and Military Dynamics in the South China Sea - by Gordon Houlden & Scott N Romaniuk & Nong Hong (Hardcover)

About the Book

Bringing together international experts, this collection provides fresh perspectives on geopolitical concerns in the South China Sea. It is an accessible, even-handed examination of current and future rivalries and challenges in one of the most strategically important and militarized maritime regions of the world.

Book Synopsis

This volume brings together international experts to provide fresh perspectives on geopolitical concerns in the South China Sea.

The book considers the interests and security strategies of each of the nations with a claim to ownership and jurisdiction in the Sea. Examining contexts including the region's natural resources and China's behaviour, the book also assesses the motivations and approaches of other states in Asia and further afield.

This is an accessible, even-handed and comprehensive examination of current and future rivalries and challenges in one of the most strategically important and militarized maritime regions of the world.

Review Quotes

"This collection of essays is a valuable contribution respecting the critical reality of military strategy and security in the South China Sea - one of the most 'dangerous' areas of the world." Ted L. McDorman, University of Victoria

"This book offers innovative insights for scholars interested in the security, strategy, and geopolitics of the South China Sea, as well as those interested in understanding the security dynamics raised by China more generally." Christian Kaunert, International Centre for Policing and Security, University of South Wales

About the Author

Gordon Houlden is Director Emeritus of the China Institute and Professor of Political Science at the University of Alberta.

Scott N. Romaniuk is Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Security Studies at the China Institute, University of Alberta, and Visiting Fellow at the International Centre for Policing and Security, University of South Wales.

Nong Hong is Executive Director and Senior Fellow of the Institute for China-America Studies, Washington DC.