Strategic Aggression: Conditions That Could Trigger Aggressive Military Action by the People's Republic of China (PRC) - Case Studies of Interwar Germany, Modern China, Secrecy, PLA, Communist Party

Nonfiction, History, Asian, China, Military, Strategy
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Author: Progressive Management ISBN: 9781310539282
Publisher: Progressive Management Publication: May 26, 2016
Imprint: Smashwords Edition Language: English
Author: Progressive Management
ISBN: 9781310539282
Publisher: Progressive Management
Publication: May 26, 2016
Imprint: Smashwords Edition
Language: English

This excellent report has been professionally converted for accurate flowing-text e-book format reproduction. Over the past two decades, China's rapid military expansion has raised concern among U.S. policy makers and defense officials. While it publicly claims a policy of "peaceful development," China continues to develop high technology weapons systems and force projection platforms that are widening its military advantage over its neighbors and could possible deny American military access to the region in the event of conflict. China's true ambitions and long-term strategy are difficult to discern, as it is intentionally secretive about its military development and foreign policy. Despite its military buildup and secretive nature, China has not yet shown any intention of conducting strategic military aggression against other nations. However, could China's non-aggressive posture change? And if so, what emerging conditions might indicate that such a change is taking place?
This monograph uses a case study of interwar Germany to determine the factors that led to Germany's strategic aggression, and assesses modern-day China against those factors. Interwar Germany embarked on a rearmament program that produced the massive military force Hitler used to initiate World War II. In comparison, there are clearly substantial differences between Germany and China, but there are also some parallels and areas for concern. Emerging domestic problems could manifest themselves in China over the next two decades - possibly leading to instability - and China is not content with America's military presence in the Western Pacific. If China is unable to maintain its current high levels of economic growth, potential domestic and international problems could destabilize the Chinese Communist Party and provide more aggressive leaders the credibility needed to seize power. The United States can no longer afford to train, and maintain an expensive, Cold War-style military force for an unlikely war. Therefore, it must monitor the military doctrine, domestic climate, international relations, and political conditions within China for negative trends. Provided the United States maintains its advantage in military technology, research, and development, it will likely have enough time to react to changing conditions and prepare its military forces for the right conflict.

TERMS AND ACRONYMS * LITERATURE REVIEW * Recent Works on China's Rise * Analytical Framework * METHODOLOGY * Variable Operationalization * Potential for Military Aggression * Potential for Political Aggression * CASE STUDY: INTERWAR GERMANY * German Interwar Capacity Development * Rearmament and Weapons Development * German Training and Doctrine * German Strategic Deception * Military Leadership Disposition * The Rise of the Nazi Party in Germany * The Interwar Domestic Climate * German Discontent with the International Order * The German Political System * Case Study Conclusions * CASE STUDY: MODERN DAY CHINA * China's Potential for Military Aggression * Chinese Military Modernization and Development * Chinese Military Training and Doctrine * China's Secrecy: Hiding its Capabilities and Biding its Time? * Leadership Disposition of the People's Liberation Army * China's Propensity for Political Aggression * Domestic Climate * China's Role in - and Satisfaction with - the International Order * The Chinese Political System: Preserving the Stability and Power of the Party * CONCLUSION * BIBLIOGRAPHY

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This excellent report has been professionally converted for accurate flowing-text e-book format reproduction. Over the past two decades, China's rapid military expansion has raised concern among U.S. policy makers and defense officials. While it publicly claims a policy of "peaceful development," China continues to develop high technology weapons systems and force projection platforms that are widening its military advantage over its neighbors and could possible deny American military access to the region in the event of conflict. China's true ambitions and long-term strategy are difficult to discern, as it is intentionally secretive about its military development and foreign policy. Despite its military buildup and secretive nature, China has not yet shown any intention of conducting strategic military aggression against other nations. However, could China's non-aggressive posture change? And if so, what emerging conditions might indicate that such a change is taking place?
This monograph uses a case study of interwar Germany to determine the factors that led to Germany's strategic aggression, and assesses modern-day China against those factors. Interwar Germany embarked on a rearmament program that produced the massive military force Hitler used to initiate World War II. In comparison, there are clearly substantial differences between Germany and China, but there are also some parallels and areas for concern. Emerging domestic problems could manifest themselves in China over the next two decades - possibly leading to instability - and China is not content with America's military presence in the Western Pacific. If China is unable to maintain its current high levels of economic growth, potential domestic and international problems could destabilize the Chinese Communist Party and provide more aggressive leaders the credibility needed to seize power. The United States can no longer afford to train, and maintain an expensive, Cold War-style military force for an unlikely war. Therefore, it must monitor the military doctrine, domestic climate, international relations, and political conditions within China for negative trends. Provided the United States maintains its advantage in military technology, research, and development, it will likely have enough time to react to changing conditions and prepare its military forces for the right conflict.

TERMS AND ACRONYMS * LITERATURE REVIEW * Recent Works on China's Rise * Analytical Framework * METHODOLOGY * Variable Operationalization * Potential for Military Aggression * Potential for Political Aggression * CASE STUDY: INTERWAR GERMANY * German Interwar Capacity Development * Rearmament and Weapons Development * German Training and Doctrine * German Strategic Deception * Military Leadership Disposition * The Rise of the Nazi Party in Germany * The Interwar Domestic Climate * German Discontent with the International Order * The German Political System * Case Study Conclusions * CASE STUDY: MODERN DAY CHINA * China's Potential for Military Aggression * Chinese Military Modernization and Development * Chinese Military Training and Doctrine * China's Secrecy: Hiding its Capabilities and Biding its Time? * Leadership Disposition of the People's Liberation Army * China's Propensity for Political Aggression * Domestic Climate * China's Role in - and Satisfaction with - the International Order * The Chinese Political System: Preserving the Stability and Power of the Party * CONCLUSION * BIBLIOGRAPHY

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