Great power competition can have a positive deterrent effect by preventing a major conflict if it discourages China from believing it can establish a secure military foothold in the Pacific, which benefits all stakeholders including island nations.
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Katherine Lee DangEvidence Quote
“if we're deterring a major conflict with China because we're preventing China from thinking it has a foothold in the Pacific, that is of benefit to everybody.”
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How Should the U.S. Counter China in the Pacific?— Center for Strategic & International StudiesCreated: 8/12/2026, 6:42:22 PM
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