A ceremony is held before a Chinese naval fleet sets sail from a port in Sanya city of China's southernmost island province of Hainan on Dec. 26, 2008. (Xinhua/Zha Chunming) Asia's Rising Powers Thrive On Maritime Capabilities -- UPI Asia.com
New Delhi, India — The 21st century is witness to the rise of the economies of India, Japan and China. A fourth economy could be added if the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is considered as a bloc. Although globalization has been the growth engine behind these economies, a large part of their success in this decade has been due to the rise of their maritime capabilities.
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My Comment: A very blunt assessment on the navies of Asia and the declining role of the U.S.. For a person who is interested in the navies of the world, this is a must read.