Indo-Pacific empire : China, America and the contest for the world's pivotal region

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    • Medcalf, Rory

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Indo-Pacific empire : China, America and the contest for the world's pivotal region

Rory Medcalf

Manchester University Press, 2020

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The definitive guide to the world's most contested region. The Indo-Pacific is both a place and an idea. It is the region central to global prosperity and security. It is also a metaphor for collective action. If diplomacy fails, it will be the theatre of the first general war since 1945. But if its future can be secured, the Indo-Pacific will flourish as a shared space, the centre of gravity in a connected world. What we call different parts of the world - Asia, Europe, the Middle East - seems innocuous. But the name of a region is totemic, guiding the decisions of leaders and the story of international order, war and peace. In recent years, the label 'Indo-Pacific' has suddenly gained wide use. But what does it really mean? Written by a globally-renowned expert, Indo-Pacific Empire is the definitive guide to tensions in the region. It deftly weaves together history, geopolitics, cartography, military strategy, economics, games and propaganda to address a vital question: how can China's dominance be prevented without war? -- .

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Preface 1 Of Names, Maps and Power PAST 2 A Submerged History of Asia 3 Odyssey of Nations: The Quest for a Regional Home 4 Rise of the Indo-Pacific PRESENT 5 Games and Giants 6 Many Players 7 Across the Waterfront 8 Far-Flung Battle Lines FUTURE 9 Navigating Mistrust -- .

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