The People's Liberation Army's Search for Overseas Basing and Access: A Framework to Assess Potential Host Nations

by Cristina L. Garafola, Christian Curriden, Timothy R. Heath

The authors develop a framework of 17 indicators to assess valuable attributes of potential host nations from Beijing's perspective, focusing not only on the utility of host nations (desirability) but also on China's ability to secure access (feasibility). They recommend strategies for the U.S. government, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. Army to better understand China's overseas plans and to prioritize risks to U.S. forces.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1977410375
• ISBN13: 9781977410375
• Release Date: December 2022
• Publisher: RAND Corporation
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"