| ID | 137943 |
| Title Proper | Beyond the gunboats |
| Other Title Information | rethinking naval diplomacy and humanitarian assistance disaster relief in East Asia |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Patalano, Alessio |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In East Asia, the coercive use of maritime capabilities has led some to argue that the return of gunboat diplomacy has become inevitable. The use of coercion and deterrence there are indeed undeniable. However, Alessio Patalano argues that there is more than gunboats to diplomacy in a self-aware maritime East Asia. Capable navies can offer a significant contribution when dealing with major natural disasters, and these deployments should be regarded as diplomatic missions aimed at building relations and enhancing regional security. Japan's experience in this regard provides a relevant case in support of this argument. |
| `In' analytical Note | Rusi Journal Vol. 160, No.2; Apr/May 2015: p.32-39 |
| Journal Source | Rusi Journal Vol: 160 No 2 |
| Key Words | Regional Security ; Humanitarian assistance ; Japan ; East Asia ; Gunboat Diplomacy ; Disaster relief ; Gunboats ; Naval Diplomacy ; Maritime Capabilities |