Article
Ashley Townshend
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In The Media
Collective Deterrence and the Prospect of Major Conflict
Amid rising concern about the United States’ ability to deter Chinese aggression and uphold a stable balance of power in the Indo-Pacific, Washington and Canberra are working to accelerate a strategy of collective deterrence.
Published on Sep 11, 2023
About the Author
Ashley Townshend
Former Senior Fellow Asia Program
Ashley Townshend was a senior fellow for Indo-Pacific security, directing research on regional strategy, defense policy, and alliances and partnerships.
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