1st Edition
China's Blue Economy Evolution and Geostrategic Implications
The United States and China are each actively pursuing development of a Blue Economy to promote greater marine, maritime, and naval capabilities through more innovative, sustainable and environmentally friendly means. This book examines China’s approach to developing a Blue Economy, compares China’s efforts to developments in the United States, analyses prospects for cooperation, and competition, and outlines strategic implications arising from China’s linkage of the Blue Economy development concept to its Maritime Silk Road initiative. An understanding of the Blue Economy as it is being pursued in China and the Indo-Pacific region is extremely relevant for academics, industry professionals, and government officials.
Features
- Describes in detail the development of the Blue Economy concept in China over time
- Includes geostrategic analysis based on the author's extensive research and explains the implications of China's Blue Economy strategy for the Indo-Pacific region
- Discusses timely and important topics of interest to government, industry, and academic experts, both present and future
- Adds value to the studies, interdisciplinary collaborations, and expertise on a complex issue of strategic, technological, and economic concern
- Clarifies the linkages among Blue Economy, environmental and sustainable development and recognizes the importance of understanding the Blue Economy concept at a global scale
This book is written for everyone interested in Blue Economy studies, those who study and practice international relations, environmental policy and development, marine policy and governance, maritime and naval strategy, international and Asian affairs, as well as Indo-Pacific security matters.
1. introduction 2. Origins and Expansion of the Blue Economy Concept 3. China's Blue Economy Concept and Evolution 4. The Blue Economy and Chinese Maritime Power 5. The Blue Economy in US-China Relations 6. Geostrategic Implications of China's Development of The Blue Economy 7. Conclusion
Biography
Kathleen (Kate) A. Walsh is Associate Professor of National Security Affairs in the National Security Affairs Department at the US Naval War College (NWC) where she has taught policy analysis since 2006. Professor Walsh is Director of the NWC’s Asia Pacific Studies Group (APSG), founder/director of the Oceanography and Maritime Security Group (OMSG), and was an inaugural member of the Naval War College’s Faculty Advisory Council. Prior to teaching at the Naval War College, she was a senior consultant to Washington, DC-area think tanks, Senior Associate at the Stimson Center, and Senior Associate at a DC-area defense consulting firm, among other past positions in Washington, DC. Her research focuses on China and the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, particularly issues of security, technology, innovation, and ocean or Blue Economy issues. She is a graduate of Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) with a master’s degree in international affairs specializing in international security policy, and of the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University, with a bachelor’s degree in international affairs. She is also a member of the National Committee on US-China Relations.
