The South China Sea
Subtitle: the struggle for power in Asia
By: Bill Hayton
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 298
ISBN-13: 9780300186833; 9780300211726
Subjects: Sea control; Strategic aspects; Law of the sea; International status
Description: China's rise has upset the global balance of power, and the first place to feel the strain is Beijing's back yard: the South China Sea. For decades tensions have smoldered in the region, but today the threat of a direct confrontation among superpowers grows ever more likely. This important book is the first to make clear sense of the South Sea disputes. Bill Hayton, a journalist with extensive experience in the region, examines the high stakes involved for rival nations that include Vietnam, India, Taiwan, the Philippines, and China, as well as the United States, Russia, and others. Hayton also lays out the daunting obstacles that stand in the way of peaceful resolution.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages [270]-284) and index.