The Military Lens Doctrinal Difference and Deterrence Failure in Sino-American Relations【電子書籍】[ Christopher P. Twomey ]

＜p＞＜strong＞In The Military Lens, Christopher P. Twomey shows how differing military doctrines have led to misperceptions between the United States and China over foreign policyーand the potential dangers these might pose in future relations.＜/strong＞ Because of their different strategic situations, histories, and military cultures, nations may have radically disparate definitions of effective military doctrine, strategy, and capabilities. Twomey argues that when such doctrinesーor "theories of victory"ーdiffer across states, misperceptions about a rival's capabilities and intentions and false optimism about one's own are more likely to occur. In turn, these can impede international diplomacy and statecraft by making it more difficult to communicate and agree on assessments of the balance of power. When states engage in strategic coercionーeither to deter or to compel actionーsuch problems can lead to escalation and war.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Twomey assesses a wide array of sources in both the United State．．．楽天市場のショップで商品詳細の続きを見る