Accession Number:

AD1175838

Title:

Temperament: Chinese Foreign Policy and Military Capabilities Pertinent to the Interests within the East and South China Seas

Descriptive Note:

[Technical Report, Research Paper]

Corporate Author:

MARINE CORPS UNIV QUANTICO VA

Personal Author(s):

• Crim, Keith S. Jr

Report Date:

2015-05-01

Pagination or Media Count:

44

Abstract:

Chinese leadership can be linked to a specific temperament and that temperament gives characteristics that can be interpreted to understand intentions. Dr. David Keirseys Temperament Model is used as a foundation to show the change of temperaments of Chinese leaders and how they are associated with decisions regarding interests in the East and South China Seas via a modernized military. Chinese leadership is focused on being regarded as a great power nation, one that can grow and prosper like the United States. It seeks to control the East and South China Seas to provide a layered defense while also controlling the resources within the ocean floors.

Descriptors:

• national security
• international law
• international relations
• tanker aircraft
• foreign relations
• energy security
• navy
• war colleges
• fighter aircraft
• political movements
• airframes
• china
• globalization
• navies (foreign)
• security
• united states
• foreign policy

Subject Categories:

• Government and Political Science

Distribution Statement:

[A, Approved For Public Release]