Publisher's Synopsis
This work is about the growing importance of naval power to the future of the Pacific region. The states bordering on the Pacific have an interest not only in projecting military power at sea, but also in defending trade routes, protecting their investments in the ocean's resources, and asserting their sovereignity. The book explores the role of naval power in pursuing these interests in the current climate of major political, economic and military change.;The authors present a wide range of perspectives on naval power, including the economic base necessary to sustain modern navies, the impact of technological change, and the uses of navies in both peace and war. They also discuss the international effort to control naval armaments.
