China's Unconventional and Strategic Tactics in the Gray Area: Mastering the Art of Subtleties
In a thought-provoking discussion, the latest episode of the Irregular Warfare Podcast delves into China's gray zone activities and their far-reaching implications for the United States and its allies in the Asia-Pacific region.
Hosted in collaboration with Princeton University's Empirical Studies of Conflict Project and our very own platform, this episode features Dr. Zack Cooper, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and an adjunct professor at Georgetown University and Princeton University. Dr. Cooper is also the co-host of the Net Assessment podcast and was previously a senior fellow for Asian security at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
The podcast explores how China, through its gray zone activities, is strategically increasing its regional influence. These activities, which are often coercive in nature, aim to assert Chinese influence without resorting to open conflict. The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), which has undergone reforms aimed at integrated joint operations, plays a significant role in these activities. By blending military, political, and non-military means, China is able to exert pressure while avoiding full-scale war, thereby affecting the strategic calculations of regional actors and international partners such as the United States and its allies.
Ambassador David Shear, a seasoned diplomat with thirty-two years of service in the US Foreign Service and the former US ambassador to Vietnam, also contributes to the discussion. Ambassador Shear is currently an adjunct professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.
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The podcast sheds light on how China's gray zone activities have implications for other Asian nations and the US competition for influence in the region. Countering China's influence requires a strategic approach, with building and maintaining consistent relationships over time being key.
In a world where geopolitical dynamics are constantly shifting, the Irregular Warfare Podcast provides valuable insights into the complexities of international relations, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the current state of affairs in the Asia-Pacific region.
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