"Asian Maritime Strategies explores one of the world's most complex and dangerous maritime arenas. Asia, stretching from the Aleutian Islands to the Persian Gulf, contains the world's busiest trade routes. It is also the scene of numerous maritime territorial disputes, pirate attacks, and terrorist threats. In response, the nations of the region are engaged in a nascent naval arms race. In this new work, Bernard Cole, author of the acclaimed The Great Wall At Sea, examines the maritime strategies and naval forces of the region's nations, as well as evaluating the threats and opportunities for cooperation at sea. The United States Navy is intimately involved in these disputes and opportunities, which threaten vital American economic, political, and security interests"-- Provided by publisher.

Introduction -- Chapter 1: Setting the scene -- Chapter 2: The United States -- Chapter 3: Japan -- Chapter 4: North Asia -- Chapter 5: China -- Chapter 6: Southeast Asia -- Chapter 7: India -- Chapter 8: South Asia -- Chapter 9: Conflict and Cooperation -- Conclusion.