Military Modernisation in Southeast Asia after the Cold War b... - 9781032471389

Military Modernisation in Southeast Asia after the Cold WarAcquisition, Retention, and Geostrategic Impacts\nAuthor(s): Shang-Su Wu\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032471389, 978-1032471389\nSynopsis\nSoutheast Asian countries represent a wide range of approaches to military modernisation due to their great diversity in politics, economies, geography and other factors. Bounded by the Pacific and Indian Oceans and located between China and India is the setting for the geostrategic impacts of military modernisation in Southeast Asian countries.\n\nDiffering from previous research focused on military acquisition, this book additionally covers retention of assets and carefully examines the ageing issues that affect readiness and capabilities. In doing so, it provides a comprehensive view of military modernisation. This book also compares each countrys situation in the region in terms of military strength and securi.