Near and Far Waters : The Geopolitics of Seapower / Colin Flint.

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- List of Illustrations -- Preface -- Introduction: The Geopolitics of Seapower -- One. What Is Geopolitics? -- Two. Strong and Weak Countries and Stories of Geopolitical "Threats" -- Three. The Rise and Fall of Seapowers -- Four. The Geopolitics of Near Waters and Far Waters -- Five. The Geopolitics of Primary-Subsidiary Trade -- Six. The Geopolitics of Innovation -- Seven. The Visions behind Force Projection -- Eight. No Island Is an Island -- Conclusion: The Gathering Storm Clouds of War -- Acknowledgments -- Suggested Readings -- Notes -- Index -- Back Cover.

Colin Flint presents a compelling analysis of how seapower shapes global politics. Through historical case studies of the Netherlands, Britain, and the United States, he explores how nations project power across "near" and "far" waters to secure trade, influence, and security. The book examines the economic and military logic behind maritime dominance and considers the implications of China's naval ambitions. Flint offers a fresh theoretical framework for understanding the geopolitical consequences of seapower in the 21st century.

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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2025. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.