Asia's cauldron : the South China Sea and the end of a stable Pacific /
Kaplan, Robert D., 1952-
Asia's cauldron : the South China Sea and the end of a stable Pacific / Robert D. Kaplan. - New York : Random House, [2014] - xxi, 225 p. : maps ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-208) and index.
Prologue : the ruins of Champa -- The humanist dilemma -- China's Caribbean -- The fate of Vietnam -- The concert of civilizations? -- The good autocrat -- America's colonial burden -- Asia's Berlin -- The state of nature -- Epilogue : the slums of Borneo.
"An examination of the future role of the South China sea in international relations and a tour of the the nations surrounding the South China Sea and their interests in the region. In exploring each of these countries individually, Kaplan clearly shows where the conflicts may arise and why they will be challenging for the international community"--
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Pacific Area--Foreign relations.
Pacific Area--Politics and government.
South China Sea Region--Strategic aspects.
South China Sea--International status.
Área del Pacífico--Relaciones extranjeras.
Área del Pacífico--Política y gobierno.
Región del Mar del Sur de China--Aspectos estrategicos.
Región del Mar del Sur de China--Estatus internacional.
JZ 1980 / K17a 2014
327.59223
Asia's cauldron : the South China Sea and the end of a stable Pacific / Robert D. Kaplan. - New York : Random House, [2014] - xxi, 225 p. : maps ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-208) and index.
Prologue : the ruins of Champa -- The humanist dilemma -- China's Caribbean -- The fate of Vietnam -- The concert of civilizations? -- The good autocrat -- America's colonial burden -- Asia's Berlin -- The state of nature -- Epilogue : the slums of Borneo.
"An examination of the future role of the South China sea in international relations and a tour of the the nations surrounding the South China Sea and their interests in the region. In exploring each of these countries individually, Kaplan clearly shows where the conflicts may arise and why they will be challenging for the international community"--
9780812994322 9780812984804
2013036100
Pacific Area--Foreign relations.
Pacific Area--Politics and government.
South China Sea Region--Strategic aspects.
South China Sea--International status.
Área del Pacífico--Relaciones extranjeras.
Área del Pacífico--Política y gobierno.
Región del Mar del Sur de China--Aspectos estrategicos.
Región del Mar del Sur de China--Estatus internacional.
JZ 1980 / K17a 2014
327.59223