Asia-Pacific: A Strategic Assessment

Carlisle, PA: U. S. Army War College, Strategic Studies Institute/Army War College Press, 2013. Presumed first edition/first printing. Trade paperback. xi, [1], . 95, [5] p. : Illustrations. Endnotes. From an on-line posting: "The U.S. -China power transition has become a defining factor in the Asia-Pacific, conditioning the calculation of policy among the Asia-Pacific nations. A rising China brings mixed blessings opportunities for development, but risks for conflict. Dr. David Lai is a Research Professor of Asian Security Affairs at the Strategic Studies Institute (SSI) of the U.S. Army War College (USAWC). Before joining SSI, Dr. Lai was on the faculty of the U.S. Air War College. Born and grown up in China, Lai witnessed China s Cultural Revolution, its economic reform, and changes in China s foreign relations, the most important of all, U.S. -China relations. Dr. Lai pursued at the University of Colorado and earned his Master s and Ph.D. degrees in political science specializing in international relations. Dr. Lai s research cover U.S. -China and U.S. -Asian security relations. He has also made contributions to the study of Chinese strategic thinking and operational art.." Condition: Good. No dust jacket. Cover has some wear and soiling.

Keywords: Asia-Pacific, Security Affairs, Economic Development, Regional Security, Military Strategy, Territorial Disputes, South China Sea, Spratly Islands

ISBN: 9781584875734

[Book #70706]

Price: $45.00

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