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Accession Number:
AD1147758
Title:
Sharpening the Blunt Layer: Addressing Shortfalls in the Indo-Pacific with Smart Solutions
Descriptive Note:
[Technical Report, Final Report]
Corporate Author:
Naval War College
Report Date:
2021-03-15
Pagination or Media Count:
13
Abstract:
As the United States modifies its security posture in the Indo-Pacific according to the four layers of the 2018 National Defense Strategy, several short-term and long-term challenges arise. Rather than attempt to patch together a blunt layer composed of ill-suited legacy systems in the near-term, the U.S. should instead reinforce its contact layer while simultaneously shaping a credible blunt layer consisting primarily of allied and partner forces. This contact-heavy approach, made up of three principles, considers U.S. advantages and disadvantages, improves escalation dynamics while maintaining a credible deterrent, and fosters the critical strategic objective of promoting a regional network of partnerships.
Distribution Statement:
[A, Approved For Public Release]