The US Navy and the South China Sea: American, Chinese, and Vietnamese Maritime Relations, 1945-2023

By: Elleman, Bruce A.

This book explores the question "Why is the US Navy in the South China Sea at all?" It traces the history of diplomatic, economic, and military tensions among the People's Republic of China, the Soviet Union, the United States, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032824085
• ISBN13: 9781032824086
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"