China's Future Nuclear Submarine Force

One of the key concerns of naval strategists and planners today is the nature of the Chinese geostrategic challenge. Conceding that no one can know for certain China's intentions in terms of future conflict, the editors of this hot-topic book argue that the trajectory of Chinese nuclear propulsion for submarines may be one of the best single indicators of China s ambitions of global military power.

About the author

Andrew Erickson is Assistant Professor in the Strategic Research Department of the Naval War College. He is an expert on Chinese and Japanese national security issues. Lyle J. Goldstein is Associate Professor in the Strategic Research Department of the Naval War College. His primary research interests encompass Chinese maritime development and nuclear strategy. William Murray is Associate Professor in the War Gaming Department at the Naval War College. As a retired submariner, his primary expertise concerns Chinese undersea warfare. Andrew Wilson is Professor in the Strategy and Policy Department of the Naval War College. His research centers on Chinese military history and China s classical military writings.

Summary

One of the key issues facing naval strategists and planners is whether China poses a threat.

Product details

• Assisted by: A. S. Erickson (Editor), Andrew Erickson (Editor), Andrew S. Erickson (Editor), Andrew Sven Erickson (Editor), Lyle J Goldstein (Editor), Lyle J. Goldstein (Editor), Goldstein Lyle J. (Editor), W. S. Murray (Editor), William Murray (Editor), William S Murray (Editor), William S. Murray (Editor), A. R. Wilson (Editor), Andrew Wilson (Editor), Andrew R. Wilson (Editor)
• Publisher: Naval Institute Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.04.2012
• EAN: 9781591143260
• ISBN: 978-1-59114-326-0
• No. of pages: 400
• Dimensions: 163 mm x 235 mm x 35 mm
• Weight: 722 g
• Series: Studies in Chinese Maritime De
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration