Escalation at Sea: Stability and Instability in Maritime East Asia

Authors

Ian Bowers

Number

5

Abstract

Low-level instability is to be expected with maritime boundary disputes or when power competition occurs at sea; however, sustained escalatory cycles are unlikely because of the characteristics of the maritime strategic environment.

Recommended Citation

Bowers, Ian (2018) "Escalation at Sea: Stability and Instability in Maritime East Asia," Naval War College Review: Vol. 71: No. 4, Article 5.
Available at: https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/nwc-review/vol71/iss4/5