Download This Chapter Mosaic Main Page Chapter Six Joanna Siekiera ‘Oceania’ connotes a sea of islands with their inhabitants. The world of our ancestors was a large sea full of places to explore, to make their homes in, to breed generations of seafarers like themselves. People raised in this environment were at home with the sea. — Epeli Hau'ofa, Our Sea of Islands, 1993 Abstract Pacific Island nations, facing an existential threat to their statehood and maritime sovereignty due to climate change-induced sea level rise, are taking innovative legal action. This chapter examines their strategic use [...]

Download This Chapter Mosaic Main Page Chapter Five Ethan Allen Water is the driving force of all nature. — Leonardo da Vinci, 1452-1519 Abstract The Indo-Pacific region is grappling with escalating water security challenges driven by climate change, rapid population growth, and increasing pollution, all of which threaten fundamental human needs and regional stability. This chapter explores the interconnectedness of water resources in the region, emphasizing the need for collaborative and adaptive approaches to address these challenges. Through the analysis of key transboundary river systems, including the Indus, Mekong, Helmand, and Brahmaputra, this chapter critically evaluates [...]

Download This Chapter Mosaic Main Page Chapter Four Elliot Joseph Fox  Whoever controls space controls the world. — Lyndon B. Johnson, 36th President of the United States, often attributed but likely apocryphal Abstract China’s rapid advancements in reusable rocket technology have triggered a seismic shift in the balance of power in space exploration. While SpaceX’s pioneering achievements have positioned the United States at the forefront, China’s relentless pursuit of technological parity challenges this dominance. This chapter examines the complexities of China’s reusable rocket revolution, analyzing its implications for the United States and its Artemis allies. This analysis explores [...]

Download This Chapter Mosaic Main Page Chapter Three Ryan C. Agee The rise of a great power often brings about its own set of challenges, which can lead to its decline. — Orville Schell and John Delury, Wealth and Power, 2013 Abstract China’s trajectory has fueled intense debate in recent years. This analysis examines whether China has reached its peak and the geopolitical implications of its current path. By examining economic and military factors, the study highlights the forces behind China’s rise, the potential headwinds hindering its progress, and the risks these pose for the United [...]

Download This Chapter Mosaic Main Page Chapter Two Sebastian Kevany What’s bad for the hive is bad for the bee. — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 6.54 Abstract In an era of unprecedented interconnectedness, traditional security threats are being eclipsed by transnational challenges such as climate change, pandemics, and cyberattacks. This chapter explores the intricate interplay between globalization and security, highlighting the dual nature of globalization as both a catalyst for these emerging threats and a potential source of solutions. By fostering international cooperation, economic interdependence, and technological innovation, globalization presents opportunities to address these challenges. A critical [...]

Download This Chapter Mosaic Main Page Chapter One James M. Minnich Unity is strength…when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved — Mattie J.T. Stepanek, American Poet Abstract The Indo-Pacific faces unprecedented pressures from disruption, division, and competition, yet has tremendous potential for cooperation and shared security. This chapter explores the historical forces and contemporary drivers shaping the region’s complex security landscape. It emphasizes the agency of all states, particularly smaller actors, in navigating great power rivalries and building a stable and prosperous future through comprehensive security cooperation. https://doi.org/10.71236/ZFMN4525

Download This Chapter Mosaic Main Page Chapter One James M. Minnich Unity is strength…when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved. — Mattie J.T. Stepanek, American Poet Abstract The Indo-Pacific faces unprecedented pressures from disruption, division, and competition, yet has tremendous potential for cooperation and shared security. This chapter explores the historical forces and contemporary drivers shaping the region’s complex security landscape. It emphasizes the agency of all states, particularly smaller actors, in navigating great power rivalries and building a stable and prosperous future through comprehensive security cooperation. https://doi.org/10.71236/ZFMN4525