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Author:

Scobell, Andrew author.

Title:

China's strategy toward South and Central Asia : an empty fortress / Andrew Scobell, Ely Ratner, Michael Beckley.

Publisher:

RAND Corporation,

Copyright Date:

2014

Description:

xvii, 106 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 28 cm.

Subject:

China--Foreign relations--Asia, Central.
China--Foreign relations--Afghanistan.
China--Foreign relations--Pakistan.
China--Foreign relations--South Asia.
United States--Foreign relations--China.

Other Authors:

Ratner, Ely, author.
Beckley, Michael, author.
Rand Corporation, issuing body.
Project Air Force (U.S.), sponsoring body.
United States. Air Force, sponsoring body.

Notes:

"The analysis was conducted within the Strategy and Doctrine Program of RAND Project AIR FORCE."--Page iii. "Prepared for the United States Air Force. Approved for public release; distribution unlimited." Includes bibliographical references (pages 85-106).

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.

Series:

Research report ; RR-525-AF

ISBN:

0833085425 (pbk.) :
9780833085429 (pbk.) :

OCLC:

(OCoLC)884396448

LCCN:

2014945628

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)