The 21st Century Maritime Silk Road (MSR) can be considered as the most significant strategic outreach by China. This book examines the broader strategic threads that are at play in this grand and ambitious trans-regional initiative unveiled by China.

This volume is a collection of short essays articles on the multidimensional aspects of the blue economy. It presents perspectives on the concept and the essential ingredients of the blue economy such as marine resources, maritime infrastructure and marine environment. International cooperative approaches to promote blue economy, the role of maritime governance and capacity building are discussed in the context of implementing the blue economy. The book also promotes the importance of sustainable utilization of the oceans which lies at the core of the blue economy.