the USA, China and the struggle for the Western Pacific Heydarian, Richard Javad. creator text bibliography enk London Zed Books c2015 2015 monographic eng

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xii, 356 p. : ill., maps. Offers a guide to understanding the evolution of maritime territorial disputes in East Asia, exploring their legal, political-security and economic dimensions against the backdrop of a brewing Sino-American struggle for hegemony. Heydarian shows how the pivotal relationship between the USA and China has been central to prosperity and stability in the Asia-Pacific. He also examines the ways that 'small' and 'middle' powers have shaped the trajectory of tensions in the region--tensions which could ignite an international war and re-configure the global order. --From publisher description. The great convergence : Sino-American symbiosis -- The revenge of history -- War at sea : from the motherland to the blue soil -- Between an eagle and a dragon : the tragedy of small-power politics -- THe middle powers : a game of thrones -- After hegemony : towards a Pacific community. Richard Javad Heydarian. Includes bibliographical references (pages 325-346) and index. Territorial waters East Asia Law of the sea East Asia Jurisdiction, Territorial East Asia China Foreign relations 21st century East Asia Boundaries United States Relations China China Relations United States KZA1692 .H493 2015 9781783603121 (paperback) 1783603127 (paperback) 9781783603138 (hb) 1783603135 (hb) 210423 ocn931635455