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Robert C. Simpson-anderson - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • South Africa's Maritime Power in the Indian Ocean Rim∗
    South African Journal of International Affairs, 1996
    Co-Authors: Robert C. Simpson-anderson
    Abstract:

    The article assesses South Africa's Maritime Power in the Indian Ocean. It is argued that South Africa needs a credible navy to exercise Power and influence in support of foreign policy imperatives in the Indian Ocean. The Maritime potential of other states which may have an impact on South Africa's interests is examined, including Australia, Malaysia, India, Pakistan and Kenya and, from outside the region, the United States, the United Kingdom and France. The contrast between the growth and modernisation of other navies and the contraction and ageing of the South African Navy is highlighted. It is concluded that these developments leave South Africa strategically vulnerable.

Deborah Sanders - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Maritime Power in the Black Sea
    2014
    Co-Authors: Deborah Sanders
    Abstract:

    ‘A timely piece of work that examines the balance of Maritime Power in an area of key strategic importance, the scene of the two most recent interstate conflicts in western Eurasia. The author's excellent and well informed analysis could not be bettered. The book is not just important in terms of regional security analysis but as a contribution to the wider literature of Maritime Power and the roles of smaller navies; highly recommended.’ Eric Grove, Liverpool Hope University, UK

  • Between Rhetoric and Reality: The Decline of Russian Maritime Power in the Black Sea?
    Mediterranean Quarterly, 2012
    Co-Authors: Deborah Sanders
    Abstract:

    As a Powerful littoral state with important security interests in the Black Sea, Russia has the ability to use the Maritime domain to advance and protect its interests, which will affect regional and international security. Using the currently available literature, this essay examines the three factors that shape and affect Russia’s Maritime Power in the Black Sea: quantitative factors such as the number and capability of Maritime platforms as well as access to Maritime infrastructure; qualitative factors such as the morale of Maritime personnel; and the strategic context in which Russia exercises its Maritime Power. It argues that Russian Maritime Power is likely to decline significantly. Not only will Russia have significantly fewer Maritime platforms in the future, but its ability to use the Maritime domain will be compromised by qualitative problems and poor relations with the United States and littoral states such as Georgia and Romania.

  • ukraine s Maritime Power in the black sea a terminal decline
    Journal of Slavic Military Studies, 2012
    Co-Authors: Deborah Sanders
    Abstract:

    This article examines why Ukraine has struggled to build an effective and efficient coastal navy able to protect and advance its interests in the Black Sea and beyond. Using the literature on Maritime Power the argument explores how Ukraine's ability to use the sea has declined significantly over the last five years. It argues that chronic under-funding of Ukraine's ambitious military transformation, recent decisions taken by the government to extend the Russian lease of Sevastopol and to declare its non-aligned status, and ongoing domestic political instability have all damaged Ukraine's Maritime Power. Dr. Sanders is Senior Lecturer at the Defense Studies Department, King's College London where she is a specialist on the Black Sea region. She has published extensively on Ukraine's military transformation and is currently working on Maritime Power and Maritime security issues in the Black Sea.

  • Ukraine's Maritime Power in the Black Sea—A Terminal Decline?
    The Journal of Slavic Military Studies, 2012
    Co-Authors: Deborah Sanders
    Abstract:

    This article examines why Ukraine has struggled to build an effective and efficient coastal navy able to protect and advance its interests in the Black Sea and beyond. Using the literature on Maritime Power the argument explores how Ukraine's ability to use the sea has declined significantly over the last five years. It argues that chronic under-funding of Ukraine's ambitious military transformation, recent decisions taken by the government to extend the Russian lease of Sevastopol and to declare its non-aligned status, and ongoing domestic political instability have all damaged Ukraine's Maritime Power. Dr. Sanders is Senior Lecturer at the Defense Studies Department, King's College London where she is a specialist on the Black Sea region. She has published extensively on Ukraine's military transformation and is currently working on Maritime Power and Maritime security issues in the Black Sea.

Vijay Sakhuja - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Asian Maritime Power in the 21st Century: Strategic Transactions China, India and Southeast Asia
    2011
    Co-Authors: Vijay Sakhuja
    Abstract:

    "Maritime Power has been a key defining parameter of economic vitality and geostrategic Power of nations. The first decade of the twenty-first century has witnessed the rise of China and India as confident economic Powers pivoting on high growth rates and exponential expansion of science, technology and industrial growth. Sequel to their steadily growing economic clout has been the emphatic resurgence of their Maritime Power evident in Maritime shipping, port development and the concomitant expansion of naval Power.Dr Vijay Sakhuja, a former Indian Navy officer, in this pioneering study has splendidly elucidated and examined the resurgence of Asian naval Power and its political-diplomatic, economic-commercial, science-technological-industrial, grand-strategic and operational-doctrinal dimensions. Using a neorealist framework, the author provides robust and insightful analysis of how China and India as great Powers, using their Maritime military capabilities, would evolve and act in global affairs."— Professor Sanjay Chaturvedi, Centre for the Study of Geopolitics, Punjab University, Chandigarh

  • Maritime Power of people's republic of china: The economic dimension
    Strategic Analysis, 2001
    Co-Authors: Vijay Sakhuja
    Abstract:

    Abstract For decades, the Chinese leadership had remained content with being a continental Power. The national interests and national defence were limited both in their outlook and reach. During the last decade or so the Chinese ambitions and visions have grown beyond the borders and shores. Impressive economic growth, a large merchant marine, growing shipbuilding industry and Maritime trade all point to the fact that China has emerged as an important Maritime Power in the international system. The Maritime infrastructure is being developed to support economic growth and the Maritime industry has shown impressive expansion. The growing need to protect and promote Maritime economics and territories has forced national planners to accord a high priority to develop a modern navy.

William J Ashworth - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

Geoffrey Till - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • SeaPower: A Guide for the Twenty-First Century
    2004
    Co-Authors: Geoffrey Till
    Abstract:

    Preface 1. In Search of SeaPower 2. SeaPower in a Globalising World: Two Competing Tendencies 3. Who Said What and Why it Matters 4. The Constituents of Maritime Power 5. Navies and Technology 6. Command of the Sea and Sea Control 7. Securing Command of the Sea 8. Exploiting Command of the Sea: Maritime Power Projection 9. Exploiting Command of the sea: The defence and attack of Trade 10. Naval Diplomacy 11. Expeditionary Operations 12. Good Order At Sea 13. The South China Sea: A Case Study 14. Conclusions

  • Sir Julian Corbett and the Twenty-First Century: Ten Maritime Commandments
    The Changing Face of Maritime Power, 1999
    Co-Authors: Geoffrey Till
    Abstract:

    This analysis will seek to demonstrate the relevance of Corbett to the changing nature and role of Maritime Power to tomorrow’s world of the twenty-first century. The contention here is that, while the theories of Alfred Thayer Mahan are all very well in their way, the work of Sir Julian Corbett provides a much more appropriate foundation for speculation about the future of sea Power in the twenty-first century.1