03209cam a2200457 i 4500 27211 27211 m o d cr ||||||||||| 200224t20202020enka ob 001 0 eng 9781003046998 electronic book 1003046991 electronic book 9781000091748 electronic book 1000091740 electronic book 9781000091717 electronic book 1000091716 electronic book 9781000091779 electronic book 1000091775 electronic book hardcover OCoLC-P eng rda HIS 027140 bisacsh HIS 017000 bisacsh HIS 027060 bisacsh JW bicssc 358.4/03091824 23 Air power in the Indian Ocean and the Western Pacific : understanding regional security dynamics / London Taylor & Francis Group 2020 1 online resource (x, 366 pages) : illustrations. Military strategy and operational art "This book examines the security dynamics of the Indian Ocean and the Western Pacific, concentrating upon an analysis and evaluation of the air power capabilities of the various powers active in the two regions. The volume is designed to help improve understanding of the heritage and contemporary challenges confronting the global community in the Indian Ocean and the Western Pacific, as well as to illuminate the policies of the various powers involved in the affairs of these regions, and the military capabilities that are available in support of those policies. The 16 individual chapters examine both the traditional and the non-traditional threats that confront the various Indian Ocean and Western Pacific powers, and assess the roles played by land-based and naval, fixed-wing and rotary-wing, manned and unmanned aircraft, as well as by offensively and defensively capable ballistic and cruise missiles in addressing these challenges. In doing so, the various chapters analyse and evaluate the air power doctrine, capabilities, deployment patterns, and missions of the respective states. In addition, they assess the future issues, challenges, and responses involving air power as it, acting in concert with other military instruments, seeks to contribute to securing and promoting the interests of the state. This book will be of much interest to students of air power, strategic studies, Asian and Middle Eastern politics, and International Relations"-- Air power Indian Ocean Region. Air power Pacific Area. Security, International Indian Ocean Region. Security, International Pacific Area. HISTORY / Military / Aviation bisacsh HISTORY / Asia / India & South Asia bisacsh HISTORY / Military / Strategy bisacsh Indian Ocean Region Strategic aspects. Hensel, Howard M., editor. https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781003046998 http://www.oclc.org/content/dam/oclc/forms/terms/vbrl-201703.pdf EBK