Green Power Politics and Climate Change

The Future of Environmental Politics in the Indo-Pacific
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-041-28146-7
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 308 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 610 g

Reihe: Indo-Pacific in Context

This comprehensive volume offers a novel approach to understanding climate change dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region by combining theoretical foundations with practical country-specific analyses. Beginning with an exploration of climate change and green theory concepts, the book traces the international system’s trajectory in addressing environmental challenges before examining diverse national approaches ranging from the European Union to Bhutan and Sri Lanka. The work provides critical insights into the geopolitical climate competition between the United States and China, analysing how these superpowers are leveraging climate cooperation to strengthen their influence within the Indo-Pacific region. Written for a general audience, the book creates greater awareness of the emerging contours of climate change and the complex contestations surrounding environmental policy in this strategically important region. The volume will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of international relations, environmental politics, climate policy, and Indo-Pacific studies. It will also appeal to policymakers, environmental advocates, and general readers seeking to understand the intersection of geopolitics and climate action in one of the world’s most dynamic regions.

Zielgruppe

General and Postgraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Mukhia, Anmol

Singh Manhas, Neeraj

Pathak, Sriparna

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Klimawandel, Globale Erwärmung
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Regierungspolitik Umwelt- und Gesundheitspolitik
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltpolitik, Umweltprotokoll
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Internationale Beziehungen Diplomatie
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Militärwesen Nationale und Internationale Sicherheits- und Verteidigungspolitik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Editorial Introduction

1. Climate Change and Power Politics in the Indo-Pacific

Zhang Tingya and Anmol Mukhia

2. Environmental Politics in International Relations: Theory and Practice

Sebastian N. and Reena Joseph

3. Climate Contestations and Strategic Rivalries in the Indo-Pacific: The Role of Major Powers

Sriparna Pathak

4. From Institutions to Identities: Neoliberal and Constructivist lens to climate change in the Indo-Pacific

Akriti Sharma

5. Water Security and Geopolitical Tensions in the Indo-Pacific: Challenges and Cooperation Mechanisms

Neeraj Singh Manhas, Aline Telle, & Kasim Balarabe

6. Indo-Pacific’s Role in Africa’s Climate and Environmental Sustainability: Policy Frameworks and Climate Diplomacy

Hagan Sibri

7. Gateway to the Pacific: America’s Strategic Entry into the Indo-Pacific through the Philippines

K. K. Loung Nathan and Anurag Tripathi

8. Taiwan’s Climate Diplomacy: An Alternative Route to Global Engagement

Manoj K. Panigrahi

9. ASEAN’s Geo-Economic and Environmental Standing in the Indo-Pacific Strategy

Loitongbam Bishwanjit and Nandini Sharma Laipubam

10. China’s Energy Security in the Indo-Pacific

Rakshith Shetty

11. The U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy and Its Economic-Environmental Implications for Northeast India

Md. Farijuddin Khan and Anuradha Oinam

12. Free and Open Indo-Pacific Vision: Integrating QUAD for India’s Strategic Ambition

Jofin Joy, Lakshmi Karlekar, and Anurag Tripathi

13. Sustainability and Gender-Specific Climate Policies in Bhutan: Lessons for India’s Northeast

Padam Nepal and Upama Gurung

14. Beyond the Present: Climate Refugees from the Maldives and Their Strategic Implications for India

Pawan Rai and Dipmala Roka

Über Autor(innen)

Anmol Mukhia (Dr) is Assistant Professor in the Department of International Relations at the Faculty of International Studies, South Asian University, New Delhi. His research interests include IR in South Asia, China studies, the Indo-Pacific, climate change, and border issues. His latest publications include Positioning India’s Climate Politics: Individual-Level Analysis (2025), Understanding Human Trafficking in the Eastern Himalaya (2025), and others.

Neeraj Singh Manhas is the Special Advisor for South Asia at the Parley Policy Initiative, Republic of Korea, and a subject matter expert at the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies, Ministry of Defence, India. His research interests include India-China border issues, transboundary rivers, water security, climate security, and defence studies. His recently edited book is Analysing the Current Afghan Context (Routledge, Taylor & Francis, 2023).

Sriparna Pathak (Prof. Dr) is Professor of China Studies and founding Director of the Centre for Northeast Asian Studies at O.P. Jindal Global University, India. Her research interests include China’s foreign policy, influence operations, India-China relations, and the Quad. Latest publications: Strategic Evolution of QUAD from ‘Ocean Froth’ to Asian NATO (2026), Reconstructing India’s Worldview: A Strategic Realignment (2026), and others.