Unconventional Tactics by China: Exploring the Gray Area of Diplomacy
The Irregular Warfare Podcast, a collaboration between our website and Princeton University's Empirical Studies of Conflict Project, delves into the intricate world of China's grey zone activities and their implications for the United States.
In Episode 34, Dr. Zack Cooper, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and an esteemed academic who teaches at Georgetown University and Princeton University, is one of the guests. Dr. Cooper, who also serves as codirector of the Alliance for Securing Democracy and cohosts the Net Assessment podcast, brings his wealth of knowledge on US strategy in Asia to the table.
Another notable guest on the podcast is Ambassador David Shear, a former US ambassador to Vietnam and assistant secretary of defense for Asian and Pacific security affairs. Ambassador Shear, currently an adjunct professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, shares his insights on China's grey zone strategies, having received the State Department's Superior Honor Award and the Defense Department's Civilian Meritorious Service Award.
China's grey zone activities, which include incremental military and economic actions designed to assert influence without provoking full-scale conflict, are strategically irregular and logical given its relative weaknesses compared to the United States. These activities have significant effects on other Asian nations, altering regional security dynamics and economic dependencies. Countering China's influence requires building and maintaining consistent relationships over time.
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Dr. Cooper's extensive background includes serving as assistant to the deputy national security advisor for combating terrorism at the National Security Council and as a special assistant to the principal deputy under secretary of defense for policy at the Department of Defense. Prior to his current roles, he worked at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments.
Ambassador Shear's impressive career includes serving as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs from 2013 to 2016, during which he was instrumental in shaping US policy towards the Asia-Pacific region.
The Irregular Warfare Podcast is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of the grey zone and its impact on global politics. Tune in to gain insights from leading experts and contribute to informed discussions on this critical issue.
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