The Shanghai Cooperation Organization And Conflict De Escalation

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The Shanghai Cooperation Organization And Conflict De Escalation

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Author : James MacHaffie
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2023-03-10

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization And Conflict De Escalation written by James MacHaffie and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-03-10 with Political Science categories.

This book’s main objective is to determine the role, if any, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) plays in de-escalating tensions among its members. It argues that the SCO is uniquely suited to keep its disparate members, many of whom have border disputes with each other, from escalating tensions among themselves. The book proposes a rivalry de-escalation model that differs from the standard belief that rivalries de-escalate due to a shock or external pressure. This model states that trust can be built between two rival states when confidence-building measures are instilled and utilized repeatedly over a long period of time. The SCO provides these mechanisms in the form of annual summits between state leaders and routine military exercises involving military units from every member. Examining three case studies involving the founding six members of the organization, the book argues that the SCO is effective in keeping rivalries de-escalated among its members. This book will be of much interest to students of Asian politics, regional security, and international relations.

Chinese Grand Strategy In The 21st Century

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Author : Thomas M. Kane
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2023-10-20

Chinese Grand Strategy In The 21st Century written by Thomas M. Kane and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-10-20 with History categories.

This book examines the state of China’s grand strategy in the 21st century, including political, military and economic factors. Over the past two decades, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has attained the second highest gross domestic product in the world, taken a leadership role in East Asian regional organisations and substantially improved its military capabilities. Each of these developments – and many others like them – have attracted attention from scholars, journalists and policymakers. Less frequently acknowledged – but perhaps of greater significance – is the impressive congruence of Beijing’s accomplishments. This book highlights how the PRC’s successes support one another and pave the way for future accomplishments, and how these successes seem to be achieved in an unusually coherent and purposeful way. As Beijing’s relations with the rest of the world continue to evolve, with events ranging from the ongoing global economic crisis to the turbulence in China’s own stock market which may bring the PRC’s government under pressure to re-order its priorities, this book assesses China’s grand strategy and long-term approach to national policy. It identifies the political, military and economic instruments it is likely to use, the key challenges which it will face, and explores the implications for the global community. This book will be of great interest to students of Chinese politics, foreign policy, strategic studies, international security and IR in general. The views expressed are those of the authors and do not reflect the official guidance or position of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense (DoD), the U.S. Air Force, or the U.S. Space Force. The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the DoD of the linked websites, or the information, products, or services contained therein. The DoD does not exercise any editorial, security, or other control over the information you may find at these locations.

China S Use Of Armed Coercion

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Author : James A. Siebens
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2023-11-17

China S Use Of Armed Coercion written by James A. Siebens and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-11-17 with Political Science categories.

This book analyzes when, how, why, and to what effect China has used its armed forces in recent decades to coerce other actors in the international system. Over the past 20 years, China’s international status as a “great power” has become undeniable. China’s “peaceful rise” has included substantial investments in military modernization and an increasingly assertive regional posture. While China has not waged war since 1979, it has frequently resorted to what the U.S. State Department has referred to as “gangster tactics” – threats, intimidation, and armed confrontation – to advance its strategic aims. This volume illuminates the ways in which China has employed its military and paramilitary tools to coerce other states, and examines the motivations and specific foreign policy objectives that China has pursued using force short of war. The study presents new analysis of an original dataset on coercive actions undertaken by China’s armed forces, taking into account the political objectives pursued and the environmental contexts in which these operations occurred. It also presents a series of expert case studies addressing the most consequential examples of China using force to coerce in recent decades. The volume contributes to a more historically informed, empirically based understanding of great power competition. This book will be of much interest to students of Chinese security and foreign policy, strategic studies, Asian politics and International Relations.

China Faits Accomplis And The Contest For East Asia

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Author : Joshua Hastey
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2023-04-28

China Faits Accomplis And The Contest For East Asia written by Joshua Hastey and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-04-28 with Political Science categories.

This book explores China’s use of faits accomplis in its periphery, and offers the first formal model for the use of faits accomplis by rising powers. With growing attention to great power competition and conflict in the gray zone between war and peace, this book explains China’s use of faits accomplis to revise the maritime status quo in the South and East China Seas. Using formal modelling and case study analysis, the book argues that while power shifts provide rising states with opportunities to impose faits accomplis to revise the status quo, the use of faits accomplis also increase the likelihood of war with the dominant state(s). The book surveys existing understandings of how power shifts incentivize interstate competition in general and in the case of Sino-American competition in particular, and brings existing theory and novel modelling to explain China’s differing strategies in the South and East China Seas in the first two decades of the 21st century. The book concludes by using the lessons from these cases to assess the strategic options available to both states and conditions that make a peaceful resolution more likely. This book will be of much interest to students of Chinese politics, Asian security studies and International Relations.

Reconsidering The East Asian Peace

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Author : William R. Thompson
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2024-08-01

Reconsidering The East Asian Peace written by William R. Thompson and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-08-01 with Political Science categories.

This volume re-examines the notion of the East Asian peace, arguing that it requires updating for the current and near-future context of US-Chinese rivalry. The “East Asian peace” refers to the remarkable change in conflict levels in eastern Eurasia over the past 80 years or even the past 130 years or so. Prior to the late 1970s, East Asia was regarded as the most conflictual region on the planet. Although insurgencies have continued in places such as Myanmar, Thailand, and the Philippines, after the 1980s East and Southeast Asia became one of the world’s least conflictual regions. Geopolitics and economic development worked hand in hand to reduce conflict in the region and, in this respect, the East Asian peace has been a confluential peace. The general problem with a confluential peace is that the factors that shape it evolve over time, and the specific circumstances in question seem to be evolving in a different direction, with East Asia shaping up to be the most central locale of the contest between US and Chinese hegemony, both regionally and perhaps globally. This book argues that the idea of the East Asian peace now requires adjustment to the current and near-future context. The more general arguments presented here focus on alternative interpretations of how regional peace and order should be interpreted, while the more specific arguments involve interpretations of Chinese and other countries’ behavior in the context of the heightened rivalry between China and the United States. This book will be of much interest to students of East Asian politics, peace studies, foreign policy, and international relations.

Modernising The People S Liberation Army

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Author : James Char
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2024-06-03

Modernising The People S Liberation Army written by James Char and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-06-03 with History categories.

This volume examines the progress made by the Chinese military (the People’s Liberation Army, PLA) as it strives to meet its commander-in-chief’s directive to transform itself into a more capable fighting force. The book tracks the reforms undertaken by the PLA in meeting its commander-in-chief’s grand objectives set at the 2015 Central Military Commission Reform Work Meeting: for China’s armed forces to transform themselves into a more professional and modern military. Focusing on those changes since late 2016 at corps level and below, the first and second sections of the volume document the subsequent force structure and operational changes to the PLA’s four conventional services, and two newly established PLA branches: the Strategic Support Force and Joint Logistic Support Force. To that end, the contributors examine the reforms promulgated by the Chinese high command and measure them against observable developments in the PLA’s power-projection capabilities. In view of how the instrumentalization of military power is writ large in Beijing’s strategic calculus and in regional hotspot issues, the final part of the book also provides pathbreaking insights into two critical but not so well-understood phenomena: the now regular PLA aerial activities in the Taiwan Strait and the PLA Navy’s submarine operations in the South China Sea. This book will be of much interest to students of East Asian security, Chinese politics, and military and strategic studies in general.

Relations And Roles In China S Internationalism

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Author : Chih-yu Shih
language : en
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Release Date : 2024-08-01

Relations And Roles In China S Internationalism written by Chih-yu Shih and has been published by State University of New York Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-08-01 with Political Science categories.

Pluriversalism within International Relations and the literature on Chinese international relations each embrace ideas of relation and difference. While they similarly strive for recognition by Western academics, they do not seriously engage with each other. To the extent that either succeeds in winning recognition, it ironically reproduces Western centrism and the binary of the Western versus the non-Western. In Relations and Roles in China's Internationalism, author Chih-yu Shih demonstrates, through a critical translation exercise, that Confucian themes enable both the critique and realignment of liberal thought, allowing all of us, including the members of Confucianism and the neo-liberal order, to understand how we adapt to and coexist with each another. In the end, Confucianism not only informs the pluriversal necessity that all are bound to be related but also de-nationalizes China's internationalism.

Conflict And Security In Central Asia And The Caucasus

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Author : Hooman Peimani
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2009-07-08

Conflict And Security In Central Asia And The Caucasus written by Hooman Peimani and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-07-08 with History categories.

This is the only book since the fall of the Soviet Union to analyze the security of the newly emerged independent states in the strategically vital region of Central Asia and the Caucasus. This insightful work maps out the possibilities and dangers that lie ahead for the nations of Central Asia and the Caucasus. The book analyzes the current security situation and clarifies its historical context, identifying the factors that have shaped the security of these young nations since their independence. It also examines the parameters—political, economic, ethnic, energy, and military—that will decide the security of the region in the future. The book's author tells the whole story behind the headlines when he discusses, for example, the real reason for the "wine war" of 2006, when Russia banned imports of Georgian wine for "health reasons," or when explaining the impact of the expanding American presence—both political and military—after September 11. Conflict and Security in Central Asia and the Caucasus is a primer for those who want to know more about this strategic region and essential reading for all students of world affairs.

Rising Tide

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Author : Pasquale De Marco
language : en
Publisher: Pasquale De Marco
Release Date : 2025-04-13

Rising Tide written by Pasquale De Marco and has been published by Pasquale De Marco this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-04-13 with Social Science categories.

In an era of globalization and interconnectedness, the maritime domain has emerged as a critical arena of geopolitical competition and cooperation. As nations and industries increasingly rely on the free flow of goods, services, and information across the world's oceans, ensuring maritime security has become paramount. Rising Tide provides a comprehensive examination of the multifaceted challenges and opportunities shaping maritime security in the 21st century. Drawing upon expert insights and analysis, this book offers a nuanced understanding of the complex issues facing maritime nations and stakeholders. From cutting-edge technologies transforming naval warfare to the geopolitical shifts redefining the global maritime order, Rising Tide delves into the evolving nature of maritime security. It explores the role of international organizations in promoting cooperation and stability, as well as the impact of climate change on maritime operations and coastal infrastructure. Furthermore, Rising Tide examines the changing dynamics of maritime trade, including the rise of e-commerce and its effects on shipping, as well as the challenges posed by maritime piracy and armed robbery. It also analyzes the growing threat of non-state actors in maritime operations, including terrorism and nuclear proliferation, and highlights the critical importance of maritime domain awareness in safeguarding the global maritime commons. With a keen eye for detail and a comprehensive approach, Rising Tide offers a timely and insightful examination of maritime security in the 21st century. It is an essential resource for policymakers, industry leaders, academics, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of this vital and dynamic field. If you like this book, write a review on google books!

Policy Summit Advantages

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Author : Tamsin Ambrose
language : en
Publisher: Publifye AS
Release Date : 2025-02-17

Policy Summit Advantages written by Tamsin Ambrose and has been published by Publifye AS this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-02-17 with Political Science categories.

Policy Summit Advantages explores how international security conferences subtly yet significantly mold global geopolitics. These summits serve as critical, often overlooked, arenas where nations negotiate norms, solidify alliances, and engage in delicate diplomatic maneuvers. The book argues that these gatherings are not mere symbolic events, but influential platforms where agreements and partnerships shape international law and military cooperation. For example, agreements made can influence military spending and defense strategies. This study delves into international law by examining how summit agreements generate ""soft law"" and impact formal legal frameworks. It further investigates diplomatic relations cultivated during summits, demonstrating how sideline meetings can alter international negotiations. Understanding these dynamics is crucial in the context of evolving global governance and security policy. The book progresses from theoretical frameworks to case studies of major security conferences like the Munich Security Conference and NATO summits. By analyzing policy papers, agreements, and shifts in international law, it offers a tangible, evidence-based assessment of these gatherings' impacts. It provides a new model for assessing security conferences' role in global governance and international peace and offers practical insights for policymakers, diplomats, and anyone interested in international relations.