Maritime Security and Strategy : Perspectives on Policy, Naval Power, and Strategic Security

著者名：Rathnayake, Pradeep

Springer（2025/11/01発売）

• 言語：ENG
• ISBN：9789819521647
• eISBN：9789819521654

Description

This book is a collection of academic and practical articles focusing on various dimensions of maritime security, policy, and strategy. It explores subjects such as submarine proliferation, bioregional planning, and contemporary maritime challenges, with a particular focus on strategic and operational concerns in the Indo-Pacific and Asia-Pacific region.

Readers interested in maritime strategy and security will find discussions on archipelagic state roles, the complexities of maintaining good order at sea, and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) issues particularly engaging. Topics like submarine proliferation and maritime terrorism are emphasized for their impact on regional security dynamics and strategic considerations, making the book relevant for military professionals, policymakers, and academics alike.

The book employs a didactic approach with well-organized essays, case studies, and historical analyses. Articles are supported by references to significant security incidents and policy analyses, complemented by tables and data from real-world case studies. This structured approach aids readers in connecting theoretical insights with practical applications within the maritime sector.

Readers will gain a profound understanding of maritime affairs from an experienced practitioner’s perspective, enriched by the author’s academic research and operational expertise. This book is a valuable resource for advancing knowledge in maritime strategy, security, and governance and promotes critical thinking on the modernization and development of naval forces globally.

Table of Contents

Part 1-Protection of the Marine Environment and the Law of the Sea.- Chapter 1. The Concept of Archipelagic State and Its Implementation in Domestic Legislation and Policy of Indonesia and the Philippines.- Chapter 2. Revisiting the 'Due Regard' Principle: Legal and Strategic Challenges in the Exclusive Economic Zone.- Part 2-Strategic and Security Challenges in the Asia-Pacific and Indo- Pacific Maritime Domains.- Chapter 3. The Underwater Arms Race: Submarine Expansion and Strategic Tensions in the Asia-Pacific.- Chapter 4. Good Order at Sea: Does Good Order at Sea Currently Prevail in the Indo-Pacific Region?.- Chapter 5. China's Investment in Hambanthota Port: A Critical Analysis of the Debt-Trap Narrative.- Part 3-Maritime Security Law and Policy.- Chapter 6. Assessing the Proliferation Security Initiative and US Ship Boarding Agreements: Challenges and Opportunities.- Chapter 7. Mahanian Doctrine and Its Application to Contemporary Maritime Security Issues: A Case Study of Sri Lanka.- Chapter 8. Maritime Counterinsurgency in Sri Lanka: Legal and Strategic Dimensions of Defeating the LTTE’s Naval Capabilities.- Chapter 9. Nexus of Climate Change and Maritime Security in Sri Lanka: Implications for Island States in the Indian Ocean Region.- Part 4-Maritime Regulation and Enforcement.- Chapter 10. The Doctrine of Hot Pursuit in Contemporary Maritime Law: Reconciling Legacy Frameworks with 21st Century Enforcement Realities.- Part 5-Comparative Ocean Policy Management.- Chapter 11. Evaluating the Marine Bioregional Planning Process in Australia: Lessons for Global Ocean Governance.- Chapter 12. The Role of the Ocean in Regulating Climate Systems and Mitigating Measures.- Part 6 International Fisheries Law.- Chapter 13. Role of Regional Fisheries Organizations in the Implementation of International Fisheries Instruments and effectiveness of these Organizations in Addressing Overexploitation.