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Deterring China in the “Gray Zone: lessons of the South China Sea for U.S. alliances / Holmes, James R ; Yoshihara, Toshi

Yoshihara, Toshi	Journal Article
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If facing down a hostile actor in the “gray zone” is hard for a single actor, such as the United States, it is doubly hard for an alliance composed of actors with disparate capabilities, interests, and political fortitude. This article investigates how China has prosecuted gray-zone strategy in the South China Sea. We discern patterns in Chinese policy and strategy with the aim of helping U.S. led alliances face down aggression in maritime Asia.

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South China Sea ; Gray Zone ; Deterring China ; U.S. Alliances

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Responding to China’s rising sea power / Holmes, James R ; Yoshihara, Toshi

Yoshihara, Toshi	Journal Article
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America’s next president must embrace risk to cope with rising Chinese sea power. The incoming administration should pivot to the Asia-Pacific more boldly than the Obama administration has. As it does so, Washington must accept risk to its interests and forces to uphold freedom of the sea, and it must impress upon Beijing that infringing on freedom of the sea in the South China Sea or elsewhere carries unacceptable risks for China’s interests and forces. Rediscovering the art of imposing risk will let the incoming administration hold that which China treasures at risk, should China persist with its belligerence.

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South China Sea ; SCS ; Chinese Sea Power ; China’s Rising Sea Power ; Pivot to the Asia-Pacific

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