Routledge Handbook of Indo-Pacific Studies - International Relations Guide

This comprehensive handbook examines the Indo-Pacific's pivotal role in contemporary world politics, documenting how the region's re-emergence has fundamentally reshaped international relations across political, economic and security dimensions. Published by Routledge, the volume provides essential analysis of trade dynamics, political structures and security frameworks that define the Indo-Pacific landscape. The handbook addresses critical regional issues including military competition, maritime governance, strategic alliances and rivalries, and international conflicts affecting the region. It also analyses socio-economic developments that underpin the Indo-Pacific's growing influence on global affairs. Designed for scholars, policymakers and students of international relations, this resource offers rigorous examination of how geopolitical shifts in the Indo-Pacific continue to reshape international order and regional stability.