China in the Gray Zone: A Comparative Cultural Study

Abstract

China's gray zone operations in the maritime domain can be framed within a context of cultural thinking that is effective in the development of strategy and identification of weaknesses in the current environment. Through careful analysis of gray zone activities in the East and South China seas, three fundamental differences are identified under a concept of efficacy that differs from traditional Western thinking. This framework provides strategic leaders an alternative approach to understanding China's gray zone actions in the maritime environment, and identifies weaknesses in the current international system predicated on the Western liberal order.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 09, 2021
Accession Number
AD1178427

Entities

People

  • Jeremiah R. Wood

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Department Of Defense
  • Deterrence
  • Foreign Relations
  • Gray Zone
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Law
  • International Organizations
  • Law
  • Military Science
  • Military Strategy
  • National Security
  • Navies (Foreign)
  • South China Sea
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • War Colleges

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