The Launch of Eurasian Maritime Geopolitics by Kent E. Calder

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The Launch of Eurasian Maritime Geopolitics by Kent E. Calder

The newly released book Eurasian Maritime Geopolitics, authored by Kent E. Calder and published by the Brookings Institution, offers a timely and comprehensive analysis of the strategic sea lanes stretching from Northeast Asia through the Indian Ocean to Europe.

This work explores how these maritime routes have become vital arteries for global energy, trade, and information flows. It highlights the shifting balance of power in these waters, focusing on the rapid rise of China’s maritime capabilities alongside the challenges facing traditional powers such as the United States.

Key insights include:

– The strategic geography and economic importance of Eurasian sea lanes
– The decline of U.S. shipping and shipbuilding sectors, contrasted with China’s maritime expansion
– The growing role of undersea cables and energy flows in global connectivity
– Policy implications amid evolving geopolitical tensions

Kent E. Calder, Director of the Reischauer Center for East Asian Studies at Johns Hopkins SAIS, brings decades of expertise to this critical subject.

This book offers valuable insights for those interested in global security, maritime strategy, and Eurasian geopolitics.

Great appreciation to Professor Peter M. Lewis for giving the opening remark, and Professor Andrew Mertha for providing his insightful comments on the book at the launch event!