India: The Counterbalance to China's Grand Strategy in the Indo-Asia Pacific

Abstract

The following discussion seeks to evaluate India's military capabilities and stimulate thought about how this instrument of national power can serve India to counterbalance Chinese geopolitical assertiveness; and how the United States can generally reinforce that end. Across the Indo-Asia Pacific, China's growth appears to be following a long-term, grand strategic agenda that advances its global influence while displacing that of neighboring India and the United States. China's geopolitical actions pose threats to global stability and the national security interests of India and the United States. But what is the status of India's military? Is it growing or fading? How is it postured to meet violent provocations from China and rival Pakistan? Can India garner multi-national support to leverage against China, and in what ways can the United States contribute to that effort?

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 07, 2021
Accession Number
AD1177993

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  • William W. Goetz

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  • Marine Corps University

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  • Counter WMD
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  • Asia
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  • Department Of Defense
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  • Foreign Policy
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  • Indian Ocean
  • International Law
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  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Oceans
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Security
  • South Asia
  • Southeast Asia
  • United States
  • Warfare

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