War or peace in the South China Sea? / edited by Timo Kivimäki.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Kivimäki, Timo.

Nordic Institute of Asian Studies.

Series:

NIAS reports ; no. 45.

NIAS reports ; no. 45

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

International relations.

South China Sea--Strategic aspects.

Local Subjects:

South China Sea--Strategic aspects.

Physical Description:

213 pages : illustrations, map ; 22 cm.

Place of Publication:

Copenhagen : NIAS, 2002.

Summary:

Of interest to Asian studies majors, political scientists, or armchair adventurers, this book examines the strategic importance of the South China Sea. Featuring contributions from leading scholars, this comprehensive collection of essays covers the historical, legal, environmental, economic, and political dimensions of the area while also assessing its potential as a future stage for the next global conflict. It includes a discussion of the various territorial disputes and rising military tensions in the South China Sea, including the recent collision between a United States surveillance plane and a Chinese fighter plane.

Notes:

Includes bibiliographical references (pages 171-210) and index.

ISBN:

8791114012

OCLC:

51194233