Hoe to Deter Chinese Aggressive Action in the Asia-Pacific Region
Abstract
China's grand strategy has three pillars: to strengthen the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), to develop a strong military, and to develop a strong economy. In terms of China's military strategy, to develop a strong military, the CCP seeks to enhance the political loyalty of the military. The CCP also strengthens the military through reform and technology. How should the U.S. and its regional allies and partners deter Chinese aggressive action in the Asia-Pacific region? To address the topic, this paper uses the current U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) deterrence doctrine which is made based on the tailored deterrence concept. And also, this paper sets a scenario of conflict between China and Taiwan. In this scenario, China uses asymmetric kinetic and non-kinetic methods to accomplish its goals (medium-range ballistic missiles, Information Operation (IO), and destruction of adversaries' infrastructures and economies). The U.S. and its regional allies and partners should improve critical capabilities to deter China's aggressive action. The critical capabilities are counter missile capabilities and intermediate-range ballistic missiles (IRBM) against the Chinese kinetic method and improvement of cybersecurity, IO, the protection of infrastructure, and economic cooperation to counter Chinese non-kinetic methods.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 30, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1177735
Entities
People
- Masaki Kuga
Organizations
- Marine Corps University