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This Book Examines The Emerging Maritime Security Scene In Southeast Asia. It Considers Highly Topical Implications For The Region Of Possible Strategic Competition Between China And India -- The Rising Naval Powers Of Asia -- With A Possible Naval 'arms Race' Emerging Between These Countries Both With Naval Force Development And Operations. This Book Identifies Possible Cooperative And Confidence-building Measures That May Contribute To Enhanced Relations Between These Two Major Powers And Dampen Down The Risks Associated With Their Strategic Competition. Pt. I. Regional Strategic Environment: Contemporary Regional Relations -- Pt. Ii. Contemporary Regional Maritime Security -- Pt. Iii. Looking To The Future. Edited By Sam Bateman And Joshua Ho. Series Numbering Taken From List In V. 16. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.