The Political Economy of Regional Conflict and Cooperation
Palgrave Press, Oct. 2016, ISBN 978-3-319-40273-4
In the South China Sea disputed claims to ownership of the small islets and reefs, to the energy and fishery resources threaten the vast and growing international trade. The book uses a simple model from game theory to explain the behavior of the different countries. The varied experience of regional cooperation in Southeast Asia provides a cautionary note that, while there is the potential for peaceful development of the South China Sea, there are real challenges to structuring a successful regional cooperation initiative.