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During a visit to Australia, USMC General David Berger said that stopping Chinese aggression will require a combination of science, technology and diplomacy.Summary
This article by Brendan Nicholson, writing for ASPI, makes the following points:
- Conventional deterrence alone is not enough because there’s not currently an open conflict.
- The close relationship between the US and Australia would be crucial in deterring and dealing with China.
References
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References from the Web:
- JAN 2023 The US and China: Deterrence in the Danger Zone—The Diplomat
- JAN 2023 Deterrence Through Doctrine: The Case For A Joint Counter-Landing Doctrine—War on the Rocks
Source Information:
- Article Source: https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/
- Media Check: ASPI Strategist - About
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