meeting the challenge of China's rising power across the Asian littoral Pehrson, Christopher J. Army War College (U.S.). Strategic Studies Institute. text bibliography government publication text pau 2006 monographic Carlisle, PA : Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College, publisher 2006. eng

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1 electronic resource (v, 30 pages ) China's rising maritime power is encountering American maritime power along the sea lines of communication (SLOCs) that connect China to vital energy resources in the Middle East and Africa. The "String of Pearls" describes the manifestation of China's rising geopolitical influence through efforts to increase access to ports and airfields, develop special diplomatic relationships, and modernize military forces that extend from the South China Sea through the Strait of Malacca, across the Indian Ocean, and on to the Arabian Gulf. A question posed by the "String of Pearls" is the uncertainty of whether China's growing influence is in accordance with Beijing's stated policy of "peaceful development," or if China one day will make a bid for regional primacy. This is a complex strategic situation that could determine the future direction of China's relationship with the United States, as well as China's relationship with neighbors throughout the region. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the "String of Pearls" from within the context of the post-Cold War global security environment and propose informed recommendations for U.S. policy and strategy. Substantive, results-oriented engagement supported by pragmatic military hedging is the best strategy to influence and encourage China to participate in the international community as a responsible stakeholder. Bold leadership and prudent foresight will enable the United States and China to reap the rewards of strategic cooperation and avert the calamity of a hostile confrontation. I. China looks seaward: yesterday and today -- II. China's emerging maritime strategy: the string of pearls -- III. Strategic analysis -- IV. The U.S. military and the string of pearls. This is non-restricted, fully open content that may be accessed on and off of the Library of Congress campus, with no restrictions, by an unlimited number of users Christopher J. Pehrson. "July 2006." Includes bibliographical references (pages 28-30). Description based on print version record; resource not viewed. Petroleum Transportation China Trade routes China China Foreign relations China Military policy China Relations United States China Strategic aspects United States Relations China DS779.26 https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.gdc/gdcebookspublic.2023692926 Carlisle, PA : Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College, 2006 1584872500 (DLC) 2006475628 1584872500 2023692926 pn DLC 060929 20250607123433.6 23338691 Converted from MARCXML to MODS version 3.8 using MARC21slim2MODS3-8_XSLT1-0.xsl (Revision 1.172 20230208) eng