SCENARIO
Consider a scenario where after a short period of strategic warning, a Chinese military operation is in progress to invade Taiwan. Robust diplomatic efforts continue, yet China’s invasion is ongoing. No options or resources have been taken off the table for planning purposes.
- Using concepts of coercion from Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-0, “Operations and Planning,” and “Strategies of Coercion: Denial, Punishment, and the Future of Air Power” by Karl Mueller, broadly describe a coercive strategy that would support a US national aim of influencing China to abandon its expansionist goals with respect to Taiwan and return to the status quo ante.
- Discuss contributions and considerations for air, space, and cyber power in your coercive strategy. Support and defend your recommended strategy with specific examples or illustrations.