Asia-Pacific Regional Security Assessment 2021: Key Developments and Trends

The Asia-Pacific Regional Security Assessment 2021 provides insight into key regional strategic, geopolitical, economic, military, and security topics, including US-China decoupling, Japan's security policy, India's emerging grand strategy, Southeast Asia's rising great-power rivalry, Australia's new regional security posture, NATO's evolving approach to China, the UK's 'tilt to the Indo-Pacific, and emerging technologies and future conflict.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 220 pages
Publication date: 08 June 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Asia-Pacific Regional Security Assessment 2021 is a comprehensive analysis of critical regional strategic, geopolitical, economic, military, and security issues. It delves into various topics, including:

US-China Decoupling and its Regional Security Implications: The assessment examines the ongoing process of the US-China decoupling and its potential security implications for the Asia-Pacific region. It explores the challenges and opportunities that arise from the increasing tension between the two superpowers and their impact on regional stability, trade, and geopolitical alignments.

Japan's Security Policy and China: The report analyzes Japan's security policy towards China and its implications for regional stability. It discusses Japan's efforts to balance its strategic interests with its economic ties with China, as well as its concerns about China's military modernization, territorial claims, and political influence.

India's Emerging Grand Strategy: The assessment highlights India's emerging grand strategy and its implications for regional security. It examines India's efforts to strengthen its position as a global power and its role in shaping the regional order. It also discusses India's relations with its neighbors, including China, Pakistan, and the United States.

Southeast Asia Amid Rising Great-Power Rivalry: The report examines the evolving dynamics of great-power rivalry in Southeast Asia and its implications for regional security. It explores the challenges and opportunities that arise from the competition between China, the United States, and other regional powers, including Japan and India.

Australias New Regional Security Posture: The assessment analyzes Australia's new regional security posture and its implications for the Asia-Pacific region. It discusses Australia's efforts to strengthen its alliances and partnerships, as well as its concerns about regional security threats, such as terrorism, cyber security, and maritime security.

NATOs Evolving Approach to China: The report examines NATO's evolving approach to China and its implications for regional security. It discusses NATO's efforts to engage with China and promote stability, as well as its concerns about China's military modernization, territorial claims, and political influence.

The United Kingdoms 'Tilt to the Indo-Pacific: The assessment analyzes the United Kingdom's 'tilt to the Indo-Pacific' and its implications for regional security. It discusses the UK's efforts to strengthen its relations with the Indo-Pacific region, including through military deployments and diplomatic initiatives.

Emerging Technologies and Future Conflict in the Asia-Pacific: The report examines the emerging technologies and their potential impact on future conflict in the Asia-Pacific region. It explores the challenges and opportunities that arise from the rapid technological advancements, including artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and cyber warfare.

Authors of the Asia-Pacific Regional Security Assessment 2021 include leading regional analysts and academics such as Kanti Bajpai, Gordon Flake, Franz-Stefan Gady, Prashanth Parameswaran, Alessio Patalano, Samir Puri, Sarah Raine, Tan See Seng, Drew Thompson, Ashley Townshend, Joanne Wallis, and Robert Ward.

This comprehensive analysis provides valuable insights into the complex and evolving security landscape of the Asia-Pacific region, and it is essential for policymakers, scholars, and stakeholders to understand the dynamics and challenges that shape this region.

Weight: 912g
Dimension: 210 x 296 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032122755