Full Description
This book uses an interdisciplinary approach to discuss international law and conflict in the Indo-Pacific region, covering topics such as maritime security, climate change and international relations.
Detailing how international relations and particular state interests govern regional and global partnerships, the book provides suggestions for the future of the Indo-Pacific region. Exploring how conflict within the region has international repercussions, topics covered include the role of South-East Asian countries, and the role of statehood of small islands in Oceania. Detailing harmonization of laws and policies in the context of international security and maritime law, the book focuses on the impact of climate change and other topical issues such as cyber security and the protection of cultural identity.
The book will be of interest to researchers in the field of international law, law of the sea, international relations and security.
Contents
Foreword by
Introduction
Preface
Part I: Multidimensional Competition and Cooperation
1. Law Enforcement: The Key to Stability in the Indo-Pacific?
2. Formation of a Multipolar World in a Context of Authoritarianism
3. The Duality of Strategy in the Indo-Pacific: Balancing Competition and Readiness
4. Why is Framing Partnership Crucial for Addressing Food and Water Security Challenges in the Pacific? A Perspective Beyond Knowledge Transfer on Water Operator Partnerships
5. Cultural Dimensions of Oceania: Between the Past and Future, West and East
6. Understanding the Cyber Terrain: Global Solutions for Stability in the Pacific
Part II: Actors Shaping the Indo-Pacific Region Presence and Future
7. Irregular Warfare Lessons Learned from Operation Pacific Eagle-Philippines
8. Who will Dive into Crevasse? Backlash of the Russia-North Korea Defense Pact in the Communist Trio of Russia-North Korea-China
9. China vs the West- Militaries on a Collision Course? Asia vs the West - Economies Moving in Opposite Directions?
10. China and the Qing Court - Fostering the Sphere of Influence with an Ancient Strategy
11. India's Growing Role: Balancing Between the East And West
12. Impact of the Korean Wave - Values and Culture Shaping Intercultural Approach in Southeast Asia and Pacific
13. Restoring Indonesia's Global Maritime Fulcrum Vision: The Hedging Narrative that Connects the Indo to the Pacific
Part III: International Arrangements
14. Embracing India's Strategy in the Indo-Pacific: Emphasis on the Quad and Beyond
15. ASEAN Centrality: The Indispensable Myth
16. Latin America: The Forgotten Coast of the Indo-Pacific?
17. China's Security Engagement in the Indo-Pacific: Lessons from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
18. Securing International Law Order in the Indo-Pacific
19. The New South Pacific Diplomacy
20. Pacific Island Forum's Strategic Reply to Ocean Change
