Irregular Warfare Podcast
Below the Threshold: China's Strategy of Armed Coercion
Dec 27, 2024
James Siebens, a Fellow at the Stimson Center and expert on China's military coercion, teams up with Jimmy Wang, a former Navy Foreign Area Officer, to unpack China's armed coercion strategies. They discuss how China uses military and paramilitary forces to assert territorial claims while delving into the implications for U.S. foreign policy. The conversation reveals the complexities of psychological warfare and lawfare in the Indo-Pacific, concluding with insights on effective deterrence strategies to counter China’s assertiveness.
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- China utilizes a multifaceted strategy of armed coercion that blends military and psychological tactics to assert territorial claims.
- Effective deterrence against China's coercive activities requires strengthening regional partnerships and upholding international law to promote cooperative security.
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China's Evolving Military Strategies
China's military capabilities have significantly developed over recent years, exemplified by its acquisition of aircraft carriers. This growth reflects an evolution in both the tools and tactics used by the People's Republic of China (PRC) to assert its territorial claims. As China's military strategy increasingly incorporates both military and paramilitary forces, it employs diverse operations that extend beyond traditional warfare. This multifaceted approach, including armed coercion, aims to reshape regional dynamics and assert China's influence through both intimidation and psychological means.
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