China’s Strategically Irregular Approach: The Art of the Gray Zone

August 27, 2021 00:55:42
China’s Strategically Irregular Approach: The Art of the Gray Zone
Irregular Warfare Podcast
China’s Strategically Irregular Approach: The Art of the Gray Zone

Aug 27 2021 | 00:55:42

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Show Notes

How does China operate in the space between war and peace to gain strategic advantage in Asia and globally? What do these gray zone activities look like, and how do they facilitate China’s influence in the region? What are the consequences of inconsistent US policy and posture in the Pacific in countering China’s rise? This episode features a conversation with Ambassador David Shear and Dr. Zack Cooper, who explore what China's efforts in the gray zone mean for the United States.

Intro music: "Unsilenced" by Ketsa

Outro music: "Launch" by Ketsa

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