Asia is headed toward an uncertain and potentially volatile future
in the maritime arena. The two rising Asian powers, China and
India, dependent as they are on seaborne commerce for their
economic well-being, have clearly set their eyes on the high seas.
Yoshihara and Holmes offer a stark warning that many strategists in
Beijing and New Delhi appear spellbound by the more militant
visions of sea power. Indeed, both powers appear poised to develop
the capacity to control the sea lanes through which the bulk of
their commerce flows. If they enter the nautical environment with
such a martial mindset, Asia could very well fall victim to
regional rivalries that give rise to a vicious cycle of
competition. Yoshihara and Holmes provide the first examination of
the simultaneous rise of two naval powers and the potential impact
that such an oceanic reconfiguration of power in Asia could have on
long-term regional stability. Their study analyzes the maritime
interests and strategies of the littoral states in Asia as they
prepare for the expected reordering of nautical affairs. This
long-overdue assessment revisits underlying assumptions that have
prevailed among strategy-makers and provides a concrete policy
framework for reducing the risk of confrontation in Asian waters.
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