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1 results foundAuthor: Medcalf, Rory Title: Crisis and Confidence: Major Powers and Maritime Security in Indo-Pacific Asia Summary: The sea lanes of Indo-Pacific Asia are becoming more crowded, contested and vulnerable to armed strife. The changing deterrence and warfighting strategies of China, the United States and Japan involve expanded maritime patrolling and intrusive surveillance, bringing an uncertain mix of stabilising and destabilising effects. Nationalism and resource needs, meanwhile, are reinforcing the value of territorial claims in the East and South China seas, making maritime sovereignty disputes harder to manage. Chinese forces continue to show troubling signs of assertiveness at sea, though there is debate about the origins or extent of such moves. All of these factors are making Asia a danger zone for incidents at sea. While the chance that such incidents will lead to major military clashes should not be overstated, the drivers – in particular China’s frictions with the United States, Japan and India – are likely to persist and intensify. As the number and tempo of incidents increases, so does the likelihood that an episode will escalate to armed confrontation, diplomatic crisis or possibly even conflict. This report, part of the Lowy Institute’s MacArthur Foundation Asia Security Project, explores the major-power maritime security dynamics surrounding China’s rise. It focuses on the risks and the management of incidents at sea involving Chinese interactions with the United States, Japan and India. The report concludes with some realistic recommendations to reduce risks of crisis and escalation under conditions of continued mistrust. Details: Sydney: Lowry Institute for International Policy, 2011. 71p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed June 30, 2011 at: http://www.lowyinstitute.org/Publication.asp?pid=1618 Year: 2011 Country: Asia URL: http://www.lowyinstitute.org/Publication.asp?pid=1618 Shelf Number: 121924 Keywords: Maritime Crime (Asia)Maritime SecurityPirates/Piracy |