China's Strategy Toward South and Central Asia: An Empty Fortress

by Andrew Scobell, Ely Ratner, Michael Beckley

This study analyzes what is driving China's Central Asia and Afghanistan-Pakistan policies, identifies China's overarching strategy, examines the extent of Chinese activities in the region, and assesses their implications for the United States. The authors contend that China projects an image of considerable strength in Central and South Asia to mask serious frailty.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0833085425
• ISBN13: 9780833085429
• Release Date: August 2014
• Publisher: RAND Corporation
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.4" x 10.9"