| ID | 144482 |
| Title Proper | Building a more secure maritime Asia |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Lou, Chunhao |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In the past several years, maritime Asia has witnessed increasing security challenges, and this trend may persist in the near future. There are several underlying dynamics, including a geopolitical power game, lack of maritime governance and competition for maritime resources. However, in this globalised world, countries become quite interdependent and competition/confrontation is not the favourable policy choice. All countries share common interests in maintaining a stable maritime order, safeguarding the sea lines of communication (SLOCs) and developing a maritime economy. With China a rising maritime power, Chinese maritime policy has become important for Asia. Though incurring some misperception and misunderstanding, China will stick to its peaceful development strategy and try to foster a “harmonious ocean”, instead of resorting to the so-called “Neo-Mahanian Doctrine”. In achieving this, China will adopt an increasingly cooperative maritime policy, with the 21st-century Maritime Silk Road (MSR) initiative supplementing the effort. |
| `In' analytical Note | Maritime Affairs Vol. 11, No.2; Winter 2015: p.72-80 |
| Journal Source | Maritime Affairs 2015-12 11, 2 |
| Key Words | Asia ; Maritime Governance ; SLOCs ; Maritime Asia ; Secure Maritime ; Maritime Resources |