Chinese Grand Strategy: How Anti-Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) Fits in China's Plan

Abstract

The United States military views Chinas Anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) buildup as an imminent threat, but fails to realize the actual role it plays in Chinese grand strategy. China has a history of shaping the peace-time environment to achieve strategic goals without resorting to military power. Chinas A2/AD structure is one tool to be used in conjunction with other instruments of power to achieve a larger objective. A2/AD is not itself a grand strategy, nor is it even a military strategy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2014
Accession Number
AD1023601

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  • John Jr P. Wagemann

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  • Air Command and Staff College

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  • C4I
  • Counter WMD
  • Cyber
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  • Air Force
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