China Rising: New Challenges to the U.S. Security Posture (Strategic Forum, No. 175, October 2000)

Abstract

The nature, scope, and viability of the strategic relationship between the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the United States have emerged as leading security policy issues. Among the many reasons for this are: China's evidently growing defense budget and its military modernization campaign; its often threatening rhetoric over Taiwan, its reputed espionage activities, and disputes over collateral security issues, such as China's continuing proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Furthermore, Beijing's lack of transparency concerning its strategic capabilities and modernization programs, and the intentions that undergird each, make it difficult to confidently forecast China's future direction; yet significant strategic decisions undertaken today will have far-reaching and long-term implications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA405142

Entities

People

  • Jason D. Ellis
  • Todd M. Koca

Organizations

  • National Defense University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Deployment
  • Deterrence
  • Governments
  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
  • Intermediate Range Ballistic Missiles
  • Medium Range Ballistic Missiles
  • Military Modernization
  • National Security
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Security
  • Short Range Ballistic Missiles
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Weapons
  • Weapons Of Mass Destruction

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Asian Economic Studies
  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design