Economic Warfare: A Study of US and China Strategy Using the Economic Element of National Power
Abstract
The U.S. military forces dominate the battlefield today, but recent operations have demonstrated that victory cannot be achieved through the traditional annihilation of enemy forces alone. The United States can only achieve victory through the quiet synchronization and integration of all elements of national power. Current operations in Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq provide poignant examples of the future nature of warfare. This change in warfare requires the United States to shift from a 20th century annihilation approach toward a full spectrum approach which engages all elements of national power. The use of these elements of national power protects and allows the United States to remain the lone superpower in the world today. One element of national power that is of critical importance because of the recent explosion in technology and globalization is the economic arm. This monograph will compare the economic arm of national power for both the United States and China.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 10, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA470819
Entities
People
- Scott P. Nolan
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College