| ID | 189444 |
| Title Proper | China’s Minimalist Global Military Posture |
| Other Title Information | Great Power Lite? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Scobell, Andrew |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | What explains the mismatch between China’s vast economic presence, significant diplomatic engagement around the world, and its miniscule global military posture? China’s global defense footprint – as measured by overseas deployments and basing – is extremely modest compared to that of many other great powers. While military activity and the construction of military installations in the Asia-Pacific have both expanded noticeably in recent decades, China appears far more reticent to project or station armed forces beyond its immediate neighborhood. Domestic normative factors can explain Chinese hesitancy to increase its global military posture while geostrategic factors can explain the elevated regional activity and clustering of new bases around China’s periphery. |
| `In' analytical Note | Asian Security Vol. 19, No.1; Jan-Apr 2023: p.1-25 |
| Journal Source | Asian Security Vol: 19 No 1 |
| Key Words | China ; Minimalist Global Military Posture ; Great Power Lite |