{"title":"Phillip Saunders","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the insightful works of Phillip Saunders, a distinguished author renowned for his in-depth analyses of military and geopolitical shifts, particularly focusing on China's strategic manoeuvres. Dive into a collection that blends historical context with contemporary military developments, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of global power dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his noteworthy works is \u003cem\u003eChina's Quest for Military Supremacy\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling examination of China's evolving military strategies and ambitions. This book, along with others in Saunders' repertoire, serves as an invaluable resource for history buffs and military enthusiasts alike, providing detailed narratives that engage and inform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a student of history or a curious reader eager to understand the complexities of global military affairs, Phillip Saunders' books offer a rich tapestry of knowledge and insight. Engage with his work to uncover the intricacies of military history and strategy from a uniquely informed perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chinas-quest-for-military-supremacy-by-joel-wuthnow-9781509556946","title":"China's Quest for Military Supremacy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChina's military has entered a new era. It has acquired modern weapons to rival the world’s finest, undergone a massive restructuring under Xi Jinping, and been on the frontlines of territorial disputes with Japan, India, Vietnam, and the Philippines. It is readying forces to be able to seize Taiwan sometime in the next decade. It aims to be a \"world-class\" military on par with the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChina's Quest for Military Supremacy\u003c\/i\u003e provides a broad and accessible exploration of Chinese military power, including relations between the Chinese Communist Party and its army, the strategic worldview of Chinese leaders, military strategy and resourcing, conventional and nuclear modernisation, military diplomacy and coercion, preparations for war, and the People's Liberation Army’s emerging global role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt also identifies the challenges facing China’s military and shows how its focus on supremacy in the region means that it is not yet prepared to fight with the same lethality beyond Asia. Different futures are possible, and the book concludes with a preview of what it might take for a truly \"world-class\" Chinese military to take the global stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072439107820,"sku":"9781509556946","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12591713482725.jpg?v=1765109535"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/phillip-saunders.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}