China in the Indian Ocean region: Lessons in PRC grand strategy

Article Abstract:

The People's Republic of China's (PRC's) grand strategy is examined by analyzing evidence of China's activity in the Indian Ocean region. A review of applicable theoretical concepts from the realist school of thought, a discussion of Chinese activities in the region, and a consideration of alternative perspectives are presented, and an attempt is made to determine what effect China's view towards the United States has on its southwestern development, and what the nature of China's grand strategy could mean for Indian Ocean region in the future.

Indian Ocean, Economic aspects, Influence

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The Bush defense policy of assurance and dissuasion: Lessons from Philip IV of Spain

Article Abstract:

An argument that the U.S. policy makers should follow the lessons of King Philip IV (1621-1665) and his attempt to manage Spain's hegemonic position through a policy of dissuasion is presented. Spain's attempt to dissuade competitors on multiple fronts and some of the perils for the Bush administration if it pursues a similar policy is examined.

Government expenditures, Spain, Economic policy, Bush, George W.

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Assistance of a different kind: Chinese political warfare in Ghana, 1958-1966

Article Abstract:

Chinese interest in Africa is generally thought to be on economic lines but it is suggested that this is a cover-up for ChinaEs grand strategy of political warfare and a historical case study of Chinese political warfare in Ghana is presented to highlight this aspect.

Ghana, Military aspects, Ghanaian foreign relations

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