Indian, Japanese, And U.S. Responses To Chinese Submarine Modernization

Abstract

Nations in the Asia-Pacific region are modernizing their naval fleets, and many are choosing to use submarines as the centerpiece of these plans. China, one of the most influential nations in the region, has upgraded its submarine force, and it is important to analyze the impact this modernization effort will have on the stability of the region. India, Japan, and the United States are closely watching the Peoples Liberation Army Navys (PLANs) submarine force to understand better Chinas intentions writ large, and the implications they have for security. All three nations have reacted in response to the PLANs modernization goal. This thesis concludes that the most effective policy going forward would be a balanced combination of both hard and soft hedging (including dialogue with the PLAN) to defend allied security interests but also to provide avenues for promoting future regional stability.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2016
Accession Number
AD1027462

Entities

People

  • David E Kiser

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antisubmarine Aircraft
  • Antisubmarine Warfare
  • Boats
  • Foreign Relations
  • Geography
  • International Law
  • International Relations
  • Marine Transportation
  • Military Budgets
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navies (Foreign)
  • Navy
  • Nuclear Powered Submarines
  • Submarine Warfare

Readers

  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Strategic Security Studies