Geopolitics, Military Modernisation And The Future of The Indo Pacific

This book analyzes Ohira's ideology, philosophy, and actions as a politician and a minister, based on primary sources from Japan and the USA, and makes a significant contribution to the field of Japanese political and diplomatic history. This book is the first critical biography to chart Masayoshi Ohira’s life and work, with a focus on his political philosophy, and how he sought to create a new order in the Asia-Pacific region, framing a plan for solidarity across the Pacific Rim.

"At once deeply-researched and as readable as a thriller."—Mark Galeotti
"An important book about the world's most dangerous mercenary outfit. Margolin unearths new details that will surprise readers."—Sean McFate
"Margolin takes readers deep into the shadowy underworld. . . . A must read."—Clarissa Ward, CNN
"Riveting. . . . It's a vital window onto the weird world of secretive, privatized modern warfare."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)