Chinese Strategic Development: Regional Dominance Through Global Influence
Abstract
The People's Republic of China is engaged in a global campaign that is designed to achieve eventual dominance in the Pacific Rim replacing the United States as the preeminent power in the region preventing American engagement. If left unchecked, this poses a threat to both the United States and our allies in Asia. The ability to maintain effective engagement throughout the region is essential to U.S. national security. Research has revealed that while the Chinese campaign is global, it is specifically designed not to present a military threat toward the United States at the present time. Instead, it builds on other elements of national power to establish a global base from which to counter U.S. influence in international forums. Recommendations are presented that propose alignment of all elements of U.S. national power to mitigate the developing threat from China and, potentially find common ground from which to forge a relationship wherein both nations can peacefully coexist, if not as friends, at least as nonbelligerent competitors.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 12, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA498470
Entities
People
- Donald P. Baldwin
Organizations
- United States Army War College