China’s Gray Zone Strategy in the South China Sea: Emerging Trends and Deterrence Strategies
Andrew S. Erickson, “China’s Gray Zone Strategy in the South China Sea: Emerging Trends and Deterrence Strategies,” Kwentong Mandaragat Lecture, Foundation for the National Interest and University of the Philippines Institute for Maritime Affairs and Law of the Sea, via Zoom to Manila, 25 May 2021.
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On 25 May 2021, the Foundation for the National Interest, together with the UP Institute for Maritime Affairs and Law of the Sea, with the support of the U.S. Embassy in Manila, sat down with Dr. Andrew Erickson of the U.S. Naval War College. The 8th Kwentong Mandaragat Series webinar discussed China’s gray zone strategy in the South China Sea in light of recent developments in the region. The webinar explored the finer details that reinforces China’s continuing gray zone operations such as the Chinese Maritime Militia, the militarization of civilian industries, and the patterns and strategies employed by said maritime militias. For more information on Dr. Andrew Erickson’s latest compilation of information regarding China’s maritime militia “Tracking China’s ‘Little Blue Men’ – A Comprehensive Maritime Militia Compendium,” visit his website by clicking here.
DISCLAIMERS:
1) The views expressed here by Dr. Andrew S. Erickson are his alone, in solely an individual academic capacity, and do not represent the official policies or estimates of the U.S. Navy or any other organization of the U.S. government.
2) The webinar is by-invitation only and the Open Forum is strictly off-the-record. The video has been modified to accommodate a public release of information contained herein.
