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Island-Hopping With Chinese Characteristics—What The Prc Is Doing In The Pacific Islands, Why It Matters, And Why The Time Has Come To “Block And Build”, Cleo Paskal
Naval War College Review
China’s engagement with western Pacific island nations and its pursuit of influence over their affairs are driven by its conception of comprehensive national power and a need for reliable access from which it might challenge the U.S. military and eventually displace it from the region.
The Political Economy Of Piracy In The South China Sea., David Rosenberg
The Political Economy Of Piracy In The South China Sea., David Rosenberg
Naval War College Review
Piracy is an ancient, persistent, and elusive phenomenon in the South China Sea. In the past two decades it has increased substantially, leading to a re- newed interest in piracy and its possible nexus with maritime terrorism, espe- cially after the 11 September 2001 attacks on the United States. Although it has been widely reported and investigated, piracy remains difficult to understand and to control.