Southeast Asia and the rise of Chinese and Indian naval power

W. S. G. Bateman, Joshua Ho

This book examines the emerging maritime security scene in Southeast Asia. It considers highly topical implications for the region of possible strategic competition between China and India -- the rising naval powers of Asia -- with a possible naval 'arms race' emerging between these countries both with naval force development and operations. This book identifies possible cooperative and confidence-building measures that may contribute to enhanced relations between these two major powers and dampen down the risks associated with their strategic competition.