Deterring China by Denial

Abstract

This paper proposes that the United States pursue a deterrence by denial strategy to persuade Beijing that it cannot achieve its revisionist objectives through aggression and coercion. Drawing inspiration from the theory of Archipelagic Defense and China's own Anti-Access Area Denial strategies, the paper explores the Chinese concept of deterrence and proposes military and economic objectives to influence China's rise is integrated into the international rule-based order.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 08, 2020
Accession Number
AD1147778

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  • Sean Margot

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  • Naval War College

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  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

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  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Area Denial
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Department Of Defense
  • Deterrence
  • Doctrine
  • Governments
  • Human Rights
  • Information Operations
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  • Machine Learning
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  • Maryland
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  • Military Strategy
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  • Pacific Ocean
  • United States
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  • War Colleges

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