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• Author: Magnuson, Stew

Implementing Deterrence by Detection: Innovative Capabilities, Processes and Organizations for Situational Awareness in the Indo-Pacific Region

By Thomas G. Mahnken, Trains Sharp, Chris Bassier and Bryan W. Durkee, Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments

* Deterrence and detection go hand in hand, so if the U.S. military wants to thwart China's aggression in the Indo-Pacific, it has to know what it's doing, the authors of this 62-page CSBA report note.

"The United States and its allies and partners can strengthen their near-term deterrence posture against China by increasing Beijing's fear of being detected committing an infraction," the report said.

Infractions may include attempts to coerce allies, prepare for military actions and illegally fish in protected waters.

The authors recommend a three-pronged approach to their "Deterrence by Detection" concept.

One is to employ the widest spectrum of intelligence, reconnaissance...