China as a Polar Great Power (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781316631256)

China has emerged as a member of the elite club of nations who are powerful at both global poles. Polar states are global giants, strong in military, scientific, and economic terms. The concept of a polar great power is relatively unknown in international relations studies; yet China, a rising power globally, is now widely using this term to categorize its aspirations and emphasize the significance of the polar regions to their national interests. China's focus on becoming a polar great power represents a fundamental re-orientation - a completely new way of imagining the world. China's push into these regions encompasses maritime and nuclear security, the frontlines of climate change research, and the possibility of a resources bonanza. As shown in this book, China's growing strength at the poles will be a game-changer for a number of strategic vulnerabilities that could shift the global balance of power in significant and unexpected ways.

Author: Anne-Marie Brady
ISBN-10: 1316631257
ISBN-13: 9781316631256
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 08/18/2017
Pages: 290
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.07lbs
Size: 9.15h x 6.58w x 0.57d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 03/01/2018