
Peril of the Pacific
Military Balance and Battle for Taiwan
Gaurav Sen(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 23. June 2026
190 pages
978-1-040-96794-2 (ISBN)
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This title examines the shifting military balance across the Taiwan Strait, analyzing China's military modernization under Xi Jinping, Taiwan's Overall Defense Concept, and United States intervention capabilities in the Western Pacific and includes:
Analysis of shifting military balance across the Taiwan Strait examining China's military modernization under Xi Jinping
Detailed examination of Taiwan's Overall Defense Concept as an asymmetric defensive strategy
Assessment of United States intervention capabilities and alliance management in the Western Pacific
Evaluation of China's joint campaign doctrines and operational challenges in cross-strait military operations
Integration of perspectives from official documents, military journals, and defense officials from China, Taiwan, and the United States
This title has been co-published with Knowledge World Publishers. T&F does not sell or distribute the print versions in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri lanka.
Analysis of shifting military balance across the Taiwan Strait examining China's military modernization under Xi Jinping
Detailed examination of Taiwan's Overall Defense Concept as an asymmetric defensive strategy
Assessment of United States intervention capabilities and alliance management in the Western Pacific
Evaluation of China's joint campaign doctrines and operational challenges in cross-strait military operations
Integration of perspectives from official documents, military journals, and defense officials from China, Taiwan, and the United States
This title has been co-published with Knowledge World Publishers. T&F does not sell or distribute the print versions in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri lanka.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Reflowable
Illustrations
7 Line drawings, black and white; 7 Illustrations, black and white
File size
1,39 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-040-96794-2 (9781040967942)
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approx. 06/2026
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Person
Gaurav Sen specializes in military strategy, international relations, and security dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region. His research focuses on cross-strait relations, military modernization in East Asia, and defense policy analysis. Sen has conducted extensive fieldwork including interviews with defense officials from China, Taiwan, and the United States, examining military doctrines, operational capabilities, and strategic deterrence mechanisms. His work analyzes asymmetric defense strategies, alliance management, and the geopolitical implications of military balance shifts in the Western Pacific.
Content
Introduction
Preface
Acknowledgements
Figures
Abbreviations
Key Terms
1. China and Taiwan: A Lingering Issue for Military Strategy and International Relations
2. An Inside out Story of China's Military Modernisation and its Setbacks
3. Managing Allies and Military Strategy: United States in East Asia
4. China's Long March to Taiwan: Re-Assessing Its Options in Cross Strait Conflict
5. Inside Taiwan Overall Defense Concept
Indo-Pacific is Already up Against China: A Conclusion
Index
Preface
Acknowledgements
Figures
Abbreviations
Key Terms
1. China and Taiwan: A Lingering Issue for Military Strategy and International Relations
2. An Inside out Story of China's Military Modernisation and its Setbacks
3. Managing Allies and Military Strategy: United States in East Asia
4. China's Long March to Taiwan: Re-Assessing Its Options in Cross Strait Conflict
5. Inside Taiwan Overall Defense Concept
Indo-Pacific is Already up Against China: A Conclusion
Index
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