1st Edition
Peril of the Pacific Military Balance and Battle for Taiwan
Introduction
Preface
Acknowledgements
Figures
Abbreviations
Key Terms
1. China and Taiwan: A Lingering Issue for Military Strategy and International Relations
2. An Inside out Story of China's Military Modernisation and its Setbacks
3. Managing Allies and Military Strategy: United States in East Asia
4. China's Long March to Taiwan: Re-Assessing Its Options in Cross Strait Conflict
5. Inside Taiwan Overall Defense Concept
Indo-Pacific is Already up Against China: A Conclusion
Index
Biography
Gaurav Sen specializes in military strategy, international relations, and security dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region. His research focuses on cross-strait relations, military modernization in East Asia, and defense policy analysis. Sen has conducted extensive fieldwork including interviews with defense officials from China, Taiwan, and the United States, examining military doctrines, operational capabilities, and strategic deterrence mechanisms. His work analyzes asymmetric defense strategies, alliance management, and the geopolitical implications of military balance shifts in the Western Pacific.
