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China's strategy toward South and Central Asia : an empty fortress / Andrew Scobell, Ely Ratner, Michael Beckley.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Scobell, Andrew, author.
- Ratner, Ely, author.
- Beckley, Michael, author.
- Series:
- Research report (Rand Corporation)
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- China--Foreign relations--Asia, Central.
- China.
- China--Foreign relations--Afghanistan.
- China--Foreign relations--Pakistan.
- China--Foreign relations--South Asia.
- United States--Foreign relations--China.
- United States.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xvii, 106 pages) : illustrations (some color), color maps.
- Other Title:
- China's strategy toward South & Central Asia
- Summary:
- "This study analyzes what is driving China's Central Asia and Afghanistan-Pakistan policies, identifies China's overarching strategy, examines the extent of Chinese activities in the region, and assesses their implications for the United States. The authors contend that China's response to the complex challenges on its western borders during the past two decades has been to adopt an "Empty Fortress" strategy, whereby China boldly projects an image of considerable strength in Central and South Asia to mask serious frailty. They conclude that China is not a major threat to U.S. interests in Central Asia, Afghanistan, or Pakistan and is unlikely to pose one in the near future."--"Abstract" on web page.
- Contents:
- Introduction What Is Driving China's Central Asia Policy? China's Central Asia Strategy China in Afghanistan and Pakistan China's Empty Fortress and U.S. Strategy
- Notes:
- "RAND Project Air Force."
- "The analysis was conducted within the Strategy and Doctrine Program of RAND Project Air Force"--Preface
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