By Bradley A. Thayer & John M. Friend, Strategy Bridge: “China has risen. It is now a great power well on its way to becoming a superpower. China’s ambitions and uest for greater resources and expanding diplomatic, economic, and military capabilities will result in Beijing’s growing voice in all facets of international politics. While there are debates about how powerful China will become, and how soon, there is no ambiguity that it is expanding its power and influence. Despite its many other obligations, the major task for the Trump administration will be to respond effectively to China’s challenge to U.S. power.”
By Jeffrey Engstrom & Michael S. Chase, The Cipher Brief: “China is investing heavily in its military modernization program as it aims to extend its power, not only in the region, but globally. This has been a key focus of Chinese President Xi Jinping in the run up to the Communist Party Congress later this year, where he is expected to be designated for a second term as general secretary of the party and as president.”
The Need to Ensure Strategic Stability
By Bradley A. Thayer, RealClearDefense: “The strategic challenge of the 21st Century for the United States will be for it to maintain its position in international politics in the face of a competitive peer challenge from China. While this challenge has many facets, one of the most important is the role nuclear strategy plays in allowing the United States to maintain its position.”