264 Pages
by
Routledge
262 Pages
by
Routledge
264 Pages
by
Routledge
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Although inter-state tensions have generally been easing after the Cold War, military power remains a dominant factor in Asian regional politics. As China, operating the world's largest army, grows stronger, there are ongoing debates over the implications for Asia's regional security. This book argues that it is imperative to look beyond the empirical observations and conventional materialist... Read more
Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Military Doctrine, Military Readiness and Military Power; Chapter 3 The Genesis of the Chinese Local War Doctrine; Chapter 4 Towards a Local War Doctrine; Chapter 5 The Advent of Local War; Chapter 6 ‘High-Technology Local Wars’ and Beyond; Chapter 7 Conclusion;
Biography
Ka Po Ng is an associate professor at Aichi Bunkyo University, Japan. He has received academic distinctions and scholarships from the Australian Commonwealth Government, University of Queensland, Australian National University and the University of Hong Kong. Dr Ng has published on Chinese politics and international relations.
