Maritime Power and China's Grand Strategy

This book examines the role of maritime power in the 'Chinese Dream' of becoming the pre-eminent global power by 2049, a century after the establishment of the People's Republic of China (PRC).It will be of interest to Asian and Chinese Studies, Military Studies and policy makers at think tanks and government agencies.

Anil Kumar Chawla retired as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, Indian Navy, and is currently an Adjunct Professor at the Rashtriya Raksha University, India.

Chapter 1. The Historical Context of China's Maritime Power; Chapter 2. The Evolution of China's Military Strategy; Chapter 3. The Evolution of China's Maritime Strategy; Chapter 4. China's Maritime Strategy in the South China Sea - A Case Study; Chapter 5. Strategy for Build-up of China's Comprehensive Maritime Power; Chapter 6. Maritime Dimension of the Belt and Road Initiative; Chapter 7. Conclusion; Index