2. The Dominant and Transitional Players in the Asia-Pacific: Reconciling Global and Local Deterrence Objectives

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1. Frontmatter I
2. Contents VII
3. Tables, Figures, and Maps XI
4. Acknowledgments XIII
5. Introduction 1
6. 1. Extended Deterrence Strategy and the Dominant Player Posture 23
7. 2. The Dominant and Transitional Players in the Asia-Pacific: Reconciling Global and Local Deterrence Objectives 58
8. 3. Aspiring Player I: The Soviet Union 145
9. 4. Aspiring Player II: The People's Republic of China 195
10. 5. ASEAN as a “Reluctant Player” 269
11. 6. The Southwest Pacific: “Strategic Denial” versus “The Pacifist Player” Posture 341
12. 7. Conclusion 390
13. Notes 427
14. Selected Bibliography 511
15. Index 527