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This dissertation examines China’s and India’s military modernization since 1980 demonstrated by advancements in major weapons systems. It examines the impact of four key variables on military modernization—two demand-side variables, i.e. the security threat environment and the …

This dissertation examines the evolution of Chinese policy towards the South China Sea dispute over the past six decades. The South China Sea dispute is one of the most dangerous and intractable territorial rows in Asia, involving China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, and B…