Geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific
In recent years, the descriptive term 'Indo-Pacific' has entered the geo-strategic lexicon as a substitute for the more established expression 'Asia-Pacific'. Defined as an integrated strategic system that best captures the shift in power and influence from the West to the East,...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New Delhi, India
KW Publishers, in association with National Maritime Foundation
2014
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| Summary: | In recent years, the descriptive term 'Indo-Pacific' has entered the geo-strategic lexicon as a substitute for the more established expression 'Asia-Pacific'. Defined as an integrated strategic system that best captures the shift in power and influence from the West to the East, the concept has dominated strategic debates and discussions, gaining rapidly in currency and acceptance. Popular though the term has become, its strategic context and underlying logic are still sharply contested. While proponents of the 'Indo-Pacific' advance compelling arguments in its favour, the debate over whether it is a valid construct, is not quite settled |
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| Item Description: | Contributed articles |
| Physical Description: | xiv, 138 pages illustrations 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references |
| ISBN: | 9789383649099 |