Assessing Maritime Power in the Asia-Pacific

Leading academics from around the world who specialize in analysing maritime strategic issues deliberate the impact of the American 'Pivot' or 'Re-Balance' strategy and the 'Air-Sea Battle' Operational concept on the maritime power and posture of a number of selected states. Intending to strengthen US economic diplomatic and security engagement throughout the Asia-Pacific both bilaterally and multilaterally the re-balance stands out as one of the Obama administration's most far-sighted and ambitious foreign policy initiatives.