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A2/AD
Why China May Limit “Carrier-Killer’s” Range
Even if China’s technically capable of expanding the DF-21D ABSM’s range, its foreign policy goals might dictate restraint.
No, Mil-to-Mil Ties Can’t Make the US & China Play Nice
Mil-to-mil ties can help on the margins, but can’t solve the fundamental clash of visions between the U.S. and China.
Why AirSea Battle is Not AirLand Battle Redux
You can’t judge a battle concept by its name. Explaining AirSea battle in terms of AirLand battle only serves to confuse.
The Real Anti-Access Story: Cyber
Often overlooked, cyber is one of the most effective methods of Anti-Access/Area Denial in any arsenal.
Partner in the Pivot?
Taipei needs to undertake a pivot of its own, aimed at ensuring that its chief protector can, and will, come to its aid in wartime.
Australia and AirSea Battle: Not Sold Yet
The U.S. needs to do more to persuade allies that ASB is the right response to China’s military challenge.
The DF-21D or "Carrier Killer": An Instrument of Deception?
Is all the hype part of an asymmetrical campaign by China to defeat its enemies without a fight?
The A2/AD Hit List
The Diplomat’s Editor takes you on a ride through the best work on Anti-Access/Area-Denial.
North Korea Cramping China’s Anti-Access Style
N. Korea’s threats will have a long term impact on E. Asia’s military balance for years — maybe at China’s expense.
America's Pivot, Taiwan and Anti-Access
Will the U.S. pivot to Asia help enhance or degrade Taiwan’s security? Our Naval Diplomat weighs in.
What Arms Race? Why Asia Isn’t Europe 1913
Asia is not experiencing an arms race like the one that preceded World War I — at least not yet.
Move, Countermove in the Anti-Access Game
New technologies like unmanned surface ships could put a dent in some nation’s anti-access plans.