Securing Access to Sustain Presence and Overcome Chinese Influence in the Indo-Pacific

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to assess whether, where, and how the U.S. Navy can leverage newly created policy tools to compete with Chinese economic and diplomatic efforts to secure access to ports and logistics facilities in the Indo-Pacific region. These tools include the Development Finance Corporation, the Partnership for Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment, and the Blue Dot Network. This study identifies opportunities for the Navy to leverage these resources to meet strategic and operational requirements.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 17, 2023
Accession Number
AD1196838

Entities

People

  • Christopher Ketponglard
  • Michael S. Malley
  • Robert J. Weiner

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Agreements
  • Cambodia
  • Climate Change
  • Commerce
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  • Department Of Defense
  • Foreign Policy
  • Geography
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  • International Organizations
  • Law
  • National Security
  • Navies (Foreign)
  • New Guinea
  • Security
  • Southeast Asia
  • Topography
  • United States

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  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.