Sea Power and American Interests in the Western Pacific

• Main Author: Gompert, David C. (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: RAND Corporation 2013
• Subjects: Asian history; Naval forces & warfare; History of the Americas; International relations; History; Political Science
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

This book examines the strategic choices that American and Chinese decisionmakers face regarding sea power in the Western Pacific, shaped by geography, history, technology, and politics. In particular, the author explores the potential for cooperation on maritime security in the Western Pacific, and...