Great Power Clashes along the Maritime Silk Road: Lessons from History to Shape Current Strategy

Current concerns in maritime Eurasia are centered on rising powers China and India. This book examines three seminal historical cases of maritime clashes in the China Seas, Indian Ocean, and eastern Mediterranean Sea to provide insights into the current regional great power rivalry. It highlights the struggles between continental and maritime powers, the impact of naval leadership, intelligence, technology, alliances, and identity, and the lessons that can be learned from these clashes for today's international relations practitioners.

Format: Hardback
Length: 360 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2023
Publisher: Naval Institute Press

The current concerns in maritime Eurasia are centered on the rising powers of China and India. To understand the current regional great power rivalry within maritime Eurasia, it is essential to look back at the historical Eurasian maritime geopolitical players and their interactions. This book aims to provide insights and enlightenment for international relations practitioners by exploring what we can learn from the past.

Great Power Clashes along the Maritime Silk Road examines three seminal historical cases of maritime clashes in the China Seas, four in the Indian Ocean, and one in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. These cases are chosen to provide a comparative framework of significant premodern maritime clashes distributed along the full Eurasian maritime perimeter.

The book explores the struggles between continental and maritime powers in Eurasia and the decisive impact that naval leadership, intelligence, technology, alliances, and identity have had in the past and will have on the future. It sheds light on the complex dynamics and interactions between different regions and powers, and provides valuable lessons for contemporary international relations.

By examining these historical cases, the book offers a deeper understanding of the complex geopolitical landscape in maritime Eurasia and the challenges and opportunities that arise from the interactions between different powers. It is a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of international relations in the region.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781682478660