SCOBELL Andrew

The costs of conflict: the impact on China of a future war/ edited by Andrew Scobell - Carlisle, PA. USA: US Army War College, Strategic Studies Institute, 2001 - vi, 221 pages; illustrations; 23 cm.

Comprises papers presented at a USAWC conference December 2000. This collection presents a variety of views on whether economic development will affect China's attitude towards armed aggression. Specific topics covered include China's relations with Taiwan, the impact of a conflict on relations with Korea and Japan, and also with Southeast Asia and Australia, effects on arms control and ballistic missile defence, and finally there is a paper on the continuing divestiture of the PLA's business interests.

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CHINA--ARMED FORCES
CHINA--ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CHINA--FOREIGN RELATIONS
CHINA--MILITARISM
CHINA--MILITARY FORCE