Indo-Pacific Empire

<p>The definitive guide to the world's most contested region.<br><br>The Indo-Pacific is both a place and an idea. It is the region central to global prosperity and security. It is also a metaphor for collective action. If diplomacy fails it will be the theatre of the first general war since 1945. But if its future can be secured the Indo-Pacific will flourish as a shared space the centre of gravity in a connected world.<br><br>What we call different parts of the world - Asia Europe the Middle East - seems innocuous. But the name of a region is totemic guiding the decisions of leaders and the story of international order war and peace. In recent years the label 'Indo-Pacific' has suddenly gained wide use. But what does it really mean?<br><br>Written by a globally-renowned expert <i>Indo-Pacific Empire</i> is the definitive guide to tensions in the region. It deftly weaves together history geopolitics cartography military strategy economics games and propaganda to address a vital question: how can China's dominance be prevented without war?</p>