| ID | 131845 |
| Title Proper | Great power war |
| Other Title Information | historical inevitability or deterrable choice? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Hammes, T. X |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Proponents of a wide range of power transition theories suggest that conflict between the United States and China is inevitable. History indicates that is not true and conflict can be deterred. A key element to that deterrence is an effective Alliance strategy. While the Obama Administration has outlined an effective deterrent national strategy, it has not provided any military strategy. Some have proposed Air Sea Battle can be that strategy. For a variety of reasons, ASB will not work. This article proposes the Alliance adopt Offshore Control as a military strategy to deter China and assure allies and friends in the region. It is based on the concept of defending the first island chain, denying China use of the seas inside the first island chain and dominating the seas outside it. Its deterrent power is enhanced because Offshore Control is affordable, politically feasible, and can be executed today. |
| `In' analytical Note | Asia-Pacific Review Vol.21, No.1; May 2014: p.10-29 |
| Journal Source | Asia-Pacific Review Vol.21, No.1; May 2014: p.10-29 |
| Key Words | Great Power ; War ; Warfare - History ; Historical Inevitability ; World Order ; World Power ; Rising Power ; Military Strategy ; United States - US ; China ; US - China Relations ; International Alliance ; Alliance Strategy ; International Conflicts ; Deterrent Power ; Offshore Control ; Political Allies |