Kaplan, Robert D., 1952-

Asia's cauldron : the South China Sea and the end of a stable Pacific / Robert D. Kaplan. - 1st ed. - New York : Random House, 2014. - xxi, 225 p. : maps ; 25 cm.



Prologue : the ruins of Champa -- The humanist dilemma -- China's Caribbean -- The fate of Vietnam -- Concert of civilizations? -- The good autocrat -- America's colonial burden -- Asia's Berlin -- The state of nature -- Epilogue : the slums of Borneo.

"An examination of the future role of the South China sea in international relations and a tour of the nations surrounding the South China Sea and their interests in the region, showing where conflicts may arise and why they will be challenging for the international community"--Provided by publisher.



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