Book/Printed Material String of pearls : meeting the challenge of China's rising power across the Asian littoral Meeting the challenge of China's rising power across the Asian littoral

Title

• String of pearls : meeting the challenge of China's rising power across the Asian littoral

Other Title

• Meeting the challenge of China's rising power across the Asian littoral

Summary

• 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.

Names

• Pehrson, Christopher J.
• Army War College (U.S.). Strategic Studies Institute

Created / Published

• Carlisle, PA : Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College, 2006.

Contents

• 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.

Headings

• -  Petroleum--Transportation--China
• -  Trade routes--China
• -  China--Foreign relations
• -  China--Military policy
• -  China--Relations--United States
• -  China--Strategic aspects
• -  United States--Relations--China

Notes

• -  "July 2006."
• -  Includes bibliographical references (pages 28-30).
• -  Description based on print version record; resource not viewed.

Medium

• 1 electronic resource (v, 30 pages )

Call Number/Physical Location

• DS779.26

Digital Id

• https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.gdc/gdcebookspublic.2023692926

Library of Congress Control Number

• 2023692926

Rights Advisory

• 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

Access Advisory

• Unrestricted online access

Online Format

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• pdf

LCCN Permalink

• https://lccn.loc.gov/2023692926

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