Rising Capital: The Impact Of China's Economic Growth On U.S. National Security
Abstract
China's accelerated rise as an economic power heightens existing concerns of its economic stability, and how China will employ its growing international influence and advancing military capabilities. The purpose of this paper is to determine the potential consequences of Chinas economic growth on US national security. The scenario planning framework is used to identify the trends and uncertainties of China's national policies, possible outcomes of China's decision-making, and the ensuing impact to US national security. This paper shows that China's emergence as a power is inevitable. US economic dependence on China increases risk of economic decline, while independence from China's economy can promote long-term US growth. US economic strength and perceptions of China influence US policy on military planning and the defense budget, impacting future military capabilities and the ability to counter a future strategic threat.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 23, 2011
- Accession Number
- AD1030775
Entities
People
- Samantha Dawson
Organizations
- Air Command and Staff College