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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.

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By Ashley Townshend
Published on Sep 11, 2023

United States Studies Centre

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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Ashley Townshend
Former Senior Fellow Asia Program
Ashley Townshend
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