This book is a must-have guide for anyone looking to understand the complexities of one of the most significant geopolitical challenges of our time. With in-depth analysis and expert insights, this comprehensive book delves into the historical background, conflicting claims, diplomatic efforts, and international legal framework of the territorial disputes in the South China Sea. It also examines the impact on regional security, stability, trade and economy, and provides recommendations for resolving the disputes. Whether you're a student, researcher, or policymaker, "Uncharted Waters: Regional and Global Implications of Territorial Disputes in the South China Sea" is a must-read for anyone looking to stay informed on the critical issue of territorial disputes in the South China Sea. Get your copy now and gain a deeper understanding of this crucial issue!

Increasing tensions in the South China Sea have propelled the dispute to the top of the Asia-Pacific’s security agenda. Fuelled by rising nationalism over ownership of disputed atolls, growing competition over natural resources, strident assertions of their maritime rights by China and the Southeast Asian claimants, the rapid modernization of regional armed forces and worsening geopolitical rivalries among the Great Powers, the South China Sea will remain an area of diplomatic wrangling and potential conflict for the foreseeable future. Featuring some of the world’s leading experts on Asian security, this volume explores the central drivers of the dispute and examines the positions and policies of the main actors including China, Taiwan, the Southeast Asian claimants, America and Japan. The South China Sea Dispute: Navigating Diplomatic and Strategic Tensions provides readers with the key to understanding how this most complex and contentious dispute is shaping the regional security environment.

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To explore what extended competition between the United States and China might entail out to 2050, the authors of this report identified and characterized China’s grand strategy, analyzed its component national strategies (diplomacy, economics, science and technology, and military affairs), and assessed how successful China might be at implementing these over the next three decades.

Over the past several decades, the financial landscape and its regulation have experienced unprecedented growth and transformation. This era has seen significant advancements in financial markets, along with cyclical periods of regulatory reform, often in response to crisis situations. The recent financial crisis has generated immense interest in financial regulation from policymakers, economists, legal practitioners, and academics alike, sparking comprehensive regulatory reforms. The Ultimate Guide to US Financial Regulations: A Primer for Lawyers and Business Professionals delivers an authoritative, up-to-date, and in-depth examination of the intricacies of financial regulation. With insights on banking, securities, derivatives, insurance, consumer financial protection, anti-money laundering, and international financial regulations, this comprehensive guide employs a contextual and comparative approach to explore academic, policy, and regulatory requirements. The initial sections of the guide delve into the foundational themes that underpin financial regulation: financial systems and their regulation; the structure of financial system regulation; the evolution of Financial Regulation; the role of regulatory agencies as well as their various enforcement mechanisms; as well as insurance, banking and securities regulations. The latter sections focus on the core objectives of financial regulation, and explore key topics such as deposit insurance, consumer protection regulations, safety and soundness requirements, insider trading, securities fraud, and investment advisor regulations. The Ultimate Guide to US Financial Regulations offers an indispensable resource for understanding and navigating the complex world of financial regulation, making it an essential read for professionals across the legal and business spectrum.

Silent Wars: Espionage, Sabotage, and the Covert Battles in Cyberspace delves into the shadowy world of covert cyber conflict, that unfold beyond the public eye. Scrutinizing the intricate balance between espionage and assault, the author, Josh, disentangles the convoluted web of digital warfare, where the line between intelligence-gathering and outright attack blurs. Silent Wars navigates the intricate landscape of covert cyber operations, examining a multitude of cases that shed light on the diverse tactics and strategies employed by nations in this modern arena of intangible warfare. Through a meticulous analysis of case studies, military doctrines, and technical underpinnings, Josh unveils the striking reality that contemporary cyber operations, while seemingly groundbreaking, still embody the age-old essence of conflict waged through non-physical domains such as information space and the electromagnetic spectrum. Silent Wars breaks down the multifaceted nature of offensive cyber operations, emphasizing the stark contrasts between various forms of cyberattacks. From the painstakingly slow and calculated infiltrations that demand unwavering discipline and patience, to the fleeting strikes designed to momentarily disrupt the adversary's tactics, Silent Wars scrutinizes the full spectrum of digital offensives. Venturing into the clandestine strategies of prominent state actors such as the United States, Russia, China, and Iran, Josh's examination of their distinct approaches, strengths, and challenges reveals the complexities of leveraging cyber operations for strategic advantage. Silent Wars unravels the veiled intricacies of this evolving domain, exposing the concealed dynamics that shape the future of covert cyber warfare.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the leading international body for assessing the science related to climate change. It provides policymakers with regular assessments of the scientific basis of human-induced climate change, its impacts and future risks, and options for adaptation and mitigation. This IPCC Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate is the most comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the observed and projected changes to the ocean and cryosphere and their associated impacts and risks, with a focus on resilience, risk management response options, and adaptation measures, considering both their potential and limitations. It brings together knowledge on physical and biogeochemical changes, the interplay with ecosystem changes, and the implications for human communities. It serves policymakers, decision makers, stakeholders, and all interested parties with unbiased, up-to-date, policy-relevant information. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

"Silicon and Rare Earth: The Global Contest for Semiconductor and Rare Earth Supremacy" delves into the high-stakes struggle between global powers for dominance in the realms of semiconductors and rare earth elements. As the backbone of modern technology and the driving force behind innovation, these industries have become critical battlegrounds for geopolitical leverage and technological supremacy. In the midst of a global technological cold war, this book offers a comprehensive analysis of the challenges, opportunities, and strategies that nations must navigate to secure their positions in these rapidly evolving markets. From China's meteoric rise in the semiconductor industry to its strategic monopoly on rare earth elements, this book examines the historical context, environmental impacts, and geopolitical implications of these developments. With an emphasis on the vulnerabilities and risks faced by the United States and the West, it explores the race to secure alternative sources, the importance of international alliances and partnerships, and the role of research and development in fostering innovation and competitiveness. Drawing on decades of research, ‘Silicon and Rare Earth’ provides a roadmap for policymakers, industry leaders, and other stakeholders seeking to understand and shape the future of these vital industries. Through a combination of rigorous analysis, case studies, and forward-looking recommendations, this book offers a timely and essential guide to navigating the battle for control in the semiconductor and rare earth industries, amid the broader context of global commerce and international relations in the era of Sino-American decoupling.

The South China Sea is arguably one of the world’s most dangerous regions, with conflicting diplomatic, legal, and security claims by major and mid-level powers. To assess these disputes, CSIS brought together an international group of experts—from Australia, Canada, China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Vietnam. This volume gathers these experts’ analyses to provide a diverse and wide-ranging set of perspectives on the region and to explore possibilities for future cooperation.

ASEAN has an abiding interest in peace and stability in this region and in freedom of navigation in and overflight above the South China Sea. Much of ASEANs commerce, including its members' traded food and energy resources, passes through or over the South China Sea. The stakes for ASEAN and its members in the South China Sea are very high.This book is the product of a conference on Entering Uncharted Waters? ASEAN and the South China Sea Dispute, initiated to remind all claimants to bring their claims as close as possible to the provisions of the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. After all, ASEAN has sought to promote the rule of law in the region. The conference and this book were inspired by the following objectives: peace, stability, freedom of navigation and overflight, confidence building, cooperation, and the rule of law.