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Routledge Explaining Contemporary Asian Military Modernization

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Gain a fresh perspective on regional security with Explaining Contemporary Asian Military Modernization: The Myth of Asia's Arms Race. Published by Routledge as part of the Asian Security Studies series, this book challenges the common assumption that rising defense spending and naval modernization in Asia represent a traditional arms race driven by bilateral competition or mutual fear. Instead of relying on outdated models, this work introduces a new theoretical framework called "interactive arming." This approach offers a different way to understand the complex armament dynamics shaping the 21st-century Asian landscape. By moving past the idea that weapon acquisitions are purely competitive, the text provides a deeper look at how modern military growth functions in the region. This book is an essential resource for students, researchers, and professionals interested in military history and international security. It provides the necessary tools to analyze how naval forces and defense expenditures actually evolve in a modern context, offering a scholarly alternative to standard geopolitical narratives.

Key Features

Introduces the novel theoretical framework of "interactive arming" to better explain current armament dynamics across Asia.

Challenges the standard arms race narrative by questioning the assumption that military growth is purely bilateral or competitive.

Provides a specialized look at the modernization of contemporary naval forces in the 21st-century Asian context.

Part of the respected Asian Security Studies series from Routledge, ensuring high academic standards.

Offers a new way to analyze defense expenditure and weapon acquisitions beyond simple mutual fear or conflicting purposes.

Product Specifications

Format
hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
20 April 2021
Listed Since
31 October 2020

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