Increased U.S. Military Sales to China: Arguments and Alternatives

Abstract

This study examines the current debate in the United States over proposals for increased U.S. military sales to China. The study first examines the background of U.S.-China security ties since the Nixon Administration, and then sets forth the parameters of the current debate by noting a number of issues concerning U.S. military transfers to China on which all sides generally agree. It shows that Americans familiar with the issue tend to identify with different groups of opinion or "schools of thought" on the question of U.S. military transfers to China, and provides a detailed pro-con analysis of the issue. It concludes by noting cross pressures that are likely to greet U.S. policy makers as they grapple with this issue in the months ahead, and offers an assessment of four policy options of possible use by U.S. policy makers.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 20, 1981
Accession Number
ADA478105

Entities

People

  • Robert G. Sutter

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arms Control
  • Department Of State
  • Foreign Policy
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • International Security
  • Military Equipment
  • Military Transfers
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • New York
  • Security
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • Ussr

Readers

  • Asian Economic Studies
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Systems Analysis and Design