Debating China's Naval Nationalism [with Reply]

In "China's Naval Nationalism: Sources, Prospects, and the U.S. Response," Robert Ross seeks to explain why "China will soon embark on a more ambitious maritime policy, beginning with the construction of a power-projection navy centered on an aircraft carrier." Ross argues t...

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Published in:International security 2010-10, Vol.35 (2), p.161-175
Main Authors: Glosny, Michael A., Saunders, Phillip C., Ross, Robert S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aircraft carriers
ARMED FORCES
China
Chinese nationalism
Correspondence
Debates and debating
Geopolitics
GOVERNMENT POLICY
MARITIME LAW
Maritime security
Military defense
Military strategy
National security
Nationalism
Navies
Navy
Prestige
Review articles
Seas
Security
Strategic planning
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Summary:In "China's Naval Nationalism: Sources, Prospects, and the U.S. Response," Robert Ross seeks to explain why "China will soon embark on a more ambitious maritime policy, beginning with the construction of a power-projection navy centered on an aircraft carrier." Ross argues that geopolitical constraints should lead China, a continental power, to pursue access denial as its optimal maritime strategy. He relies on "naval nationalism" to explain China's development of naval power-projection capabilities, which he describes as a suboptimal choice given China's geopolitical position.
ISSN:0162-2889
1531-4804
DOI:10.1162/ISEC_c_00021