Bitzinger examines the phenomenon of attempted self-reliance in arms production within Asia, and assesses the extent of success in balancing this independence with the growing requirements of next-generation weapons systems. He analyzes China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia. The overarching question in the book is whether self-reliance is a strategically viable solution for development and manufacturing of arms. Given the ever-changing dynamics and increasing demand for sophisticated next-generation weaponry, will these countries be able to individually sustain their domestic defense industries and constantly update their technologies? This is the first book to analyze arms production from a regional perspective.
| ISBN: | 9781138892552 |
| Publication date: | 9th January 2017 |
| Author: | Richard (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore) Bitzinger |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 154 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Security in Asia Series |
| Genres: |
Regional / International studies International relations Politics and government Ethnic studies Social and cultural history Globalization Diplomacy Peace studies and conflict resolution Arms negotiation and control Military and defence strategy |