The U.S.-China Military Scorecard Forces, Geography, and the Evolving Balance of Power, 1996-2017

A RAND study analyzed Chinese and U.S. military capabilities in two scenarios (Taiwan and the Spratly Islands) from 1996 to 2017, finding that trends in most, but not all, areas run strongly against the United States. While U.S. aggregate power remains greater than China's, distance and geograp...

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Main Author: Heginbotham, Eric (auth)
Other Authors: Nixon, Michael (auth), Morgan, Forrest E. (auth), Heim, Jacob L. (auth), Hagen, Jeff (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: RAND Corporation 2015
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Summary:A RAND study analyzed Chinese and U.S. military capabilities in two scenarios (Taiwan and the Spratly Islands) from 1996 to 2017, finding that trends in most, but not all, areas run strongly against the United States. While U.S. aggregate power remains greater than China's, distance and geography affect outcomes. China is capable of challenging U.S. military dominance on its immediate periphery-and its reach is likely to grow in the years ahead.
ISBN:j.ctt17rw5gb
9780833082299
9780833082190
Access:Open Access