Indian Ocean Islands

Taylor & Francis

Indian Ocean IslandsIllustrated Cases on Geopolitics, Ocean and Environment\nAuthor(s): Christian Bouchard, Shafick Osman\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138493025, 978-1138493025\nSynopsis\nIslands are intrinsic parts of the Indian Ocean Regions physical geography and human landscape. Historically, many have played substantial roles in the regional cultural and economic networks, as well as in the regional political developments. Today, at least three issues bring these islands back to the forefront of the regional and global affairs, namely geopolitics and strategic matters, environmental conditions and challenges, as well as ocean affairs. However, there has not been yet a lot of research and publications on this phenomenon of islands growing significance in the specific context of the Indian Ocean Region.\n\nThis book provides a rare attempt to cover various issues related to geopolitics, international relat.