Research Catalog

Title

China's strategy toward South and Central Asia : an empty fortress / Andrew Scobell, Ely Ratner, Michael Beckley.

Author

Scobell, Andrew

Publication

• Santa Monica, Calif. : RAND Corporation, [2014]
• ©2014

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Additional Authors

• Ratner, Ely
• Beckley, Michael
• Rand Corporation, issuing body.
• Project Air Force (U.S.), sponsoring body.
• United States. Air Force, sponsoring body.

Description

xvii, 106 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color); 28 cm

Summary

"This study analyzes what is driving China's Central Asia and Afghanistan-Pakistan policies, identifies China's overarching strategy, examines the extent of Chinese activities in the region, and assesses their implications for the United States. The authors contend that China's response to the complex challenges on its western borders during the past two decades has been to adopt an "Empty Fortress" strategy, whereby China boldly projects an image of considerable strength in Central and South Asia to mask serious frailty. They conclude that China is not a major threat to U.S. interests in Central Asia, Afghanistan, or Pakistan and is unlikely to pose one in the near future."--"Abstract" on web page.

Series Statement

Research report ; RR-525-AF

Uniform Title

Research report (Rand Corporation) ; RR-525-AF.

Subject

• China > Foreign relations > Asia, Central
• China > Foreign relations > Afghanistan
• China > Foreign relations > Pakistan
• China > Foreign relations > South Asia
• United States > Foreign relations > China

Note

• "RR-525-AF"--Page 4 of cover.
• "The analysis was conducted within the Strategy and Doctrine Program of RAND Project AIR FORCE."--Page iii.
• "Prepared for the United States Air Force. Approved for public release; distribution unlimited."

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (pages 85-106).

Funding (note)

• RAND Project Air Force

Contents

Introduction -- What Is Driving China's Central Asia Policy? -- China's Central Asia Strategy -- China in Afghanistan and Pakistan -- China's Empty Fortress and U.S. Strategy.

Call Number

JFF 17-594

ISBN

• 9780833085429
• 0833085425

LCCN

2014945628

OCLC

884396448

Author

Scobell, Andrew, author.

Title

China's strategy toward South and Central Asia : an empty fortress / Andrew Scobell, Ely Ratner, Michael Beckley.

Publisher

Santa Monica, Calif. : RAND Corporation, [2014]

Copyright Date

©2014

Type of Content

text

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

Series

Research report ; RR-525-AF

Research report (Rand Corporation) ; RR-525-AF.

Funding

RAND Project Air Force FA7014-06-C-0001

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 85-106).

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Link to electronic resource

Added Author

Ratner, Ely, author.

Beckley, Michael, author.

Rand Corporation, issuing body.

Project Air Force (U.S.), sponsoring body.

United States. Air Force, sponsoring body.

Research Call Number

JFF 17-594