The Rising Dragon: How Should the United States and the International Community Respond
Abstract
Much has been made in recent years about the return to great power competition. Russia invaded the Ukraine in 2014 to forcibly take Sevastopol and the rest of Crimea; it has attempted to influence elections in Baltic states and even in the United States; and it extended its influence into the Middle East by getting involved in the Syrian civil war. Russia can be considered as a very near-term concern though, given its economy, extensive corruption, and other issues. The bigger, more long-term, concern is China. China has also taken territory and has meddled in internal affairs of several countries, and it is expanding its influence across the world into places like Africa. However, Chinas economy is booming as well with no signs of slowing anytime soon while they increasingly improve upon their militarys capabilities. The question is how should the United States and the international community respond. Before answering this question though, one must take a look at international relations theory, historical case studies, and a complex overview of the current situation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 02, 2019
- Accession Number
- AD1108169
Entities
People
- Phillip Ferris
Organizations
- Air Command and Staff College