Table of Contents

Introduction: Disorder at Sea? 1. Cooperation and the Value of Maritime Space2. The Collapse of Cooperation over the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands3. Cooperation on Fisheries, 1997-20004. Cooperation on Marine Research Activities, 2000-20015. Resource Development in the East China Sea, 2005-20086. Managing Two Maritime Powers Conclusion: Building Maritime Order in the East China Sea Bibliography Index

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Bridging Troubled Waters is the best account of the complex history behind the Sino-Japanese impasse over the East China Sea. Despite worrisome trends in recent years, James Manicom furnishes compelling evidence that conflict is not fated. Scholars and practitioners alike will find Manicom's balanced coverage of the policy debates in Tokyo and Beijing eye-opening and rewarding. Theoretically rigorous and empirically rich, this book is essential to understanding the maritime contest between China and Japan. -- Toshi Yoshihara, John A. van Beuren Chair of Asia-Pacific Studies, US Naval War College This important and timely book demonstrates that cooperation between China and Japan in the maritime arena is not only possible, but also has been more frequent in the recent past than commonly believed. James Manicom makes his case by introducing an innovative framework for understanding the value of disputed territory to illustrate the origins and limits of maritime cooperation between Tokyo and Beijing. Manicom illuminates an important dynamic of the China-Japan relationship, as well as the dynamics of cooperation in territorial and maritime disputes. -- M. Taylor Fravel, associate professor of political science, MIT

About the Author

James Manicom is a research fellow in Global Security at the Centre for International Governance Innovation in Waterloo, Canada. He has held fellowships with the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and the Japan Foundation.

Reviews

Throughout the work, the author maintains a balanced outlook and a clear, strictly objective voice that matches his rigorous research and solid scholarship. This book is a joy to read and does not have the pretentious tones of a tedious text... Manicom has written an outstandingly erudite and carefully researched book. It will surely remain of interest to academics, diplomats, political theorists, and scholars for years to come. Contemporary Southeast Asia Manicom contributes a fresh perspective... [His] timely book contributes greatly to the understanding of one of the most pressing issues in Sino-Japanese relations, and is a must-read for serious students of East Asian international politics and maritime security alike. Pacific Affairs [The book should] appeal to anyone interested in East Asian maritime security and Sino-Japanese relations. E-International Relations A top recommendation for any college-level political studies and Asian history collection. The Midwest Book Review A worthy addition to naval commanders' bookshelves and is strongly recommended. Proceedings