Stretching and exploiting thresholds for high-order war : how Russia, China, and Iran are eroding American influence using time-tested measures short of war /

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"U.S. thresholds for high-order conventional and nuclear war are diffuse and dynamic, differ across regions, and are hard to enforce. Since 9/11, three of the primary nation-state competitors to the United States--Russia, China, and Iran--have successfully exploited or stretched U.S. thresholds...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Connable, Ben (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Santa Monica, Calif. : RAND, [2016]
Series:Research report (Rand Corporation) ; RR-1003-A.
Subjects:
2000-2099
Low-intensity conflicts (Military science)
Security, International > 21st century.
Conflits de basse intensité.
HISTORY > Military > Other.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Military Science.
Diplomatic relations
Military policy
Security, International
United States > Military policy > 21st century.
United States > Foreign relations > 21st century.
États-Unis > Relations extérieures > 21e siècle.
United States
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • Figure
  • Summary
  • Acknowledgments
  • Abbreviations
  • 1. Time-Tested Measures Short of War: Myths of the New Paradigms
  • 2. American Understanding of Thresholds Is Impractical
  • 3. Russia, China, and Iran Apply Measures Short of War: Example 1: Russia Exploits and Stretches Thresholds in Eastern Europe
  • Example 2: China Expands Its Boundaries in East Asia
  • Example 3: Iran in Iraq
  • 4. Conclusion, Considerations, and Cautions: Considerations
  • The Risks of Improving and Increasing the Use of Measures Short of War
  • Bibliography.

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