About the Book: Partnering Together for a Secure Maritime Future
The 21st Century world order can be categorised as one of strategic flux and
uncertainty with strong globalisation impulses and a seamless informational
domain. One also witnesses the extant and rising powers announcing grand
strategic outreaches, that either aim to retain their relative influence or seek
more manoeuvring space in line with the expanding geography of their global
linkages. Within this milieu, the 'maritime domain is finding increasing
references in respective national calculus and strategic postures that carry a
strong oceanic flavour. While the 'hard and 'soft facets of maritime forces
naturally coexist, it is the 'low