Gray zone activities involve a wide range of tactics that fall between traditional peace and armed conflict. These tactics can include economic coercion, disinformation campaigns, cyber operations, and other forms of influence and interference.
Chinese gray zone activities encompass a wide range of tactics that fall between traditional peace and armed conflict, including economic coercion, disinformation campaigns, cyber operations, and other forms of influence and interference. Over the past two decades, China's presence in the Western Hemisphere, particularly in Latin America, has grown exponentially, driven by its need for resources, markets, and strategic assets to fuel its economy and advance its global ambitions.
The panel discussion will illuminate several key themes and challenges in addressing Chinese gray zone activities in the Western Hemisphere:
- The need for a comprehensive, whole-of-government approach that leverages diplomatic, informational, military, and economic tools to promote regional stability (e.g., Integrated deterrence).
- The importance of building strong partnerships and alliances with countries to create a collective, unified front against potential adversaries.
- The challenge of balancing short-term economic gains from engagement with the PRC against long-term strategic concerns and potential vulnerabilities.
- The necessity of promoting good governance, rule of law, and democratic values in the region to counteract the negative consequences of PRC influence.
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This event is part of the For the Common Defense seminar series, run by the Harvard Kennedy School's National Security Fellows. Each seminar explores a different national security or defense-related subject chosen by Fellows to share insights, policy relevant knowledge, and professional expertise with students and fellows.
