South China Sea : energy and security conflicts / Christopher L. Daniels.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Daniels, Christopher L., 1982- author.

Series:

Global flashpoints

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

South China Sea Region--Strategic aspects.

South China Sea Region.

South China Sea--International status.

South China Sea.

Security, International--South China Sea Region.

Security, International.

Petroleum reserves--South China Sea Region.

Petroleum reserves.

Natural gas reserves--South China Sea Region.

Natural gas reserves.

Physical Description:

v, 153 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Maryland : The Scarecrow Press, Inc., 2014.

Contents:

Background and history of the South China Sea dispute

The South China Sea and the global oil & natural gas industry

Economic significance of nations of the South China Sea

China's increased naval power and aspirations for regional dominance

U.S. involvement and interest in the South China Sea

Conclusion and policy recommendations

Appendix A: Timeline of key events in South China Sea dispute

Appendix B: Key people and institutions in the South China Sea region

Appendix C: Key international treaties involving nations in the South China Sea region

Appendix D: List of acronyms

Appendix E. South China Sea maps.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780810886452

0810886456

OCLC:

851417504