In this third edition of *Red Star over the Pacific*, the authors analyze how the rise of Chinese sea power challenges American primacy in maritime Asia. Drawing on the sea power theories of Alfred Thayer Mahanwhich resonate strongly with Chinese practitioners and thinkers todayas well as Chinese theorists such as Sun Tzu and Mao Zedong, they examine how strategic thinking at sea shapes Beijings calculations. Furthermore, they shed light on how the Chinese navy has translated strategic ideas into operational concepts, tactics, and military capabilities. The work pays special attention to the missile threat while also acknowledging the disruptive potential of new technologies such as drones, AI, and space-based capabilities. The authors conclude that an era of strategic competition has dawned in Asia and that the U.S. must adapt rapidly to hold its ground. This third edition updates the analysis, incorporates extensive new material, and highlights the dramatic extent to which the operating environment for U.S. naval forces has changed in such a short time.
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3rd, revised and expanded edition. English text. 420 pages.
Naval Institute Press 291 Wood Road MD 21402 Annapolis, Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika
