Geopolitics, Military Modernisation and the Future of the Indo-Pacific

"This ground-breaking analysis of Indo-Pacific military modernization provides a vital bridge between abstract geopolitical theory and regional arms acquisitions. Co-authored by four esteemed authorities, it meticulously explores the military strategies of major, middle, and smaller powers, unveiling counter-intuitive findings that open valuable avenues for new research. Importantly, the book adds essential breadth to its formidable depth by highlighting the role that factors beyond geopolitics - domestic pressures, prestige, alliances, corruption, and bureaucratic rivalries - play in shaping strategic choices. In short, Geopolitics, Military Modernisation and the Future of the Indo-Pacific is an indispensable resource, offering unique insight into the world's most strategically vital region. Highly recommended!"

- Dr Brendan Taylor, Professor of Strategic Studies at the Australian National University and co-author of Asia's New Geopolitics: Military Power and Regional Order (IISS, 2021).