China's Strategic Modernization: Implications for the United States - Softcover

China's Strategic Modernization: Implications for the United States

Wraps. Kistler, James E. (Cover Artist) (illustrator). Presumed first edition/first printing. vi, 229, [1] p. Conventional wisdom portrays the People's Republic of China (PRC) People's Liberation Army (PLA) as a backward continental force that will not pose a military challenge to its neighbors or to the United States well into the 21st century. The author offers an alternative perspective by outlining emerging PLA operational concepts and a range of research and development projects. MARK A. STOKES is Country Director for the PRC and Taiwan within the Office of the Secretary of Defense, International Security Affairs (OSD/ISA). Major Stokes has previous assignments as a signals intelligence and electronic combat support officer in the Philippines and West Berlin. He served as assistant air attache at the U.S. Defense Attache Office in Beijing, China, from 1992-95. Before assignment to OSD/ISA, he was the Asia-Pacific regional planner within the HQ USAF Operations and Plans Directorate from 1995-97. He holds graduate degrees from Boston University and the Naval Postgraduate School. Very good. No dust jacket. Cover has slight wear and soiling. Artikel-Nr. 71531

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