Competition in the Gray Zone Countering China's Coercion Against U.S. Allies and Partners in the Indo-Pacific

Abstract

How does China view competition in the gray zone? What drives and enables Chinas use of gray zone tactics? How does China employ gray zone tactics? Which Chinese tactics could the United States prioritize countering? This report attempts to answer these questions to understand how the United States can better compete with and counter Chinese gray zone coercion against U.S. allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. This report should be of value to the national security community and interested members of the general public, especially those with an interest in U.S.-China competition in the Indo-Pacific.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2022
Accession Number
AD1165525

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  • Bonny Lin
  • Bruce Mcclintock
  • Cristina L. Garafola
  • Dennis Borrman
  • Jason Chambers
  • Jeffrey W. Hornung
  • Jennifer D.P. Moroney
  • Jonah Blank
  • Karen Schwindt
  • Paul Orner
  • Sarah W. Denton

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  • RAND Corporation

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  • Asian Economic Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design