| Description |
1 online resource (vii, 113 pages) |
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The Letort papers |
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Letort papers.
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| Summary |
"This monograph examines the dynamics of China's energy security dilemma and the role of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). Following this, PLAN development is discussed, and its future role in regional security is hypothesized. This report argues that it is domestic market inefficiencies and poor management practices that pose the greatest threat to China's energy security. Further, less and less of Chinese energy imports are making their way to the country by sea; thus the PLAN actually has a minimal role to play. Given these realities, Chinese fears of a naval blockade that deprives it of energy supplies as well as American confidence that this is a realistic strategic option in the event of hostilities are implausible. In addition, Beijing's desire to develop aircraft carriers and other high-tech naval capabilities combined with its contribution to the anti-piracy mission in the Gulf of Aden have led many analysts to erroneously conclude that China seeks to engage in global power projection like the United States. However, the focus of the PLAN will remain regional and on asymmetric capabilities, namely, the effective use of submarines and other undersea devices that ultimately seek to deter American and possible Japanese involvement in a conflict over Taiwan and/or in the South China Sea, such as the Spratly Islands, which China views as inalienable parts of its territory. Although China's interests are expanding and becoming more international in nature, recovering from the century of humiliation and ensuring domestic legitimacy remain the top priorities of China's leadership."--P. vii |
| Notes |
"August 2010." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 97-113) |
| Notes |
Description based on PDF version; title from title screen (viewed on Sept. 7, 2010) |
| Subject |
China. Zhongguo ren min jie fang jun. Hai jun. -- Organization
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China. Zhongguo ren min jie fang jun. Hai jun. -- Operational readiness
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| SUBJECT |
China. Zhongguo ren min jie fang jun. Hai jun. fast (OCoLC)fst00592570 |
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Energy policy -- China
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Petroleum industry and trade -- China
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Sea-power -- China
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Sea control.
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National security -- China
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Armies -- Organization.
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Economic assistance -- Foreign countries.
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Energy policy.
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International law.
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Military policy.
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National security.
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Operational readiness (Military science)
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Petroleum industry and trade.
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Sea control.
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Sea-power.
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Strategic aspects of individual places.
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China -- Dependency on foreign countries
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Taiwan -- Strategic aspects
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Spratly Islands -- Strategic aspects
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Spratly Islands -- International status
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South China Sea -- Strategic aspects
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China -- Military policy -- 21st century
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| Subject |
China.
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South China Sea.
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Spratly Islands.
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Taiwan.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Army War College (U.S.). Strategic Studies Institute, issuing body.
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| ISBN |
1584874562 |
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9781584874560 |
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