NSS

Given the NSS coupled with its discussion of the strategy in a regional context, pick a regional security issue within the Indo-Asia-Pacific region and explain how one of the following IR concepts might inform and guide U.S. policy, consistent with the goals and objectives of the NSS (polarity and power transition, democratic peace, international political economy, and international law).
Part B
The INDOPACOM J-5 has established a joint planning group (JPG) tasked with taking a fresh look at the following SCENARIO and being prepared to discuss a recommended multi-domain strategy informed by the contributions of air, space, and cyber power as outlined in the TASK below.
SCENARIO: Consider a scenario where after a short period of strategic warning, a Chinese military operation is in progress to invade Taiwan. Robust diplomatic efforts continue, yet Chinaâ€s invasion is ongoing. No options or resources have been taken off the table for planning purposes.
TASK: Using concepts of coercion from Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-0, “Operations and Planning,” and “Strategies of Coercion: Denial, Punishment, and the Future of Air Power” by Karl Mueller, broadly describe a coercive strategy that would support a US national aim of influencing China to abandon its expansionist goals with respect to Taiwan and return to the status quo ante. Ensure you discuss contributions and considerations for air, space, and cyber power in your coercive strategy. Support and defend your recommended strategy with specific examples or illustrations.

Required Resources:

Interim National Security Strategic Guidance – March 2021- Read entire document.

The National Security Strategy (NSS) is a key strategy document signed by the President of the United States that telegraphs to many internal and external audiences a “grand strategy” for the United States. President Biden recently published his Interim National Security Strategic Guidance:

“Today, I am issuing this interim guidance to convey my vision for how America will engage with the world. I direct departments and agencies to align their actions with this guidance, even as we begin work on a National Security Strategy”.

2018 National Defense Strategy Summary- Read entire document (pages 1-14)

The National Defense Strategy (NDS) is nested under the NSS as a supporting strategy document articulating how the military instrument of power plans on supporting the pillars of the NSS. Specific objectives are found on page four of the 2018 NDS with this introduction:

“In support of the National Security Strategy, the Department of Defense will be prepared to defend the homeland, remain the preeminent military power in the world, ensure the balances of power remain in our favor, and advance an international order that is most conducive to our security and prosperity.”

Note: Although this 2018 NDS Summary is from Secretary Mattis under the previous administration, this document is still useful for your consideration in this assignment. A memorandum from the current SECDEF is included below for your consideration as well.

SECDEF “Message to the Force” – 4 March 2021 – Read entire document.

Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III lays out three priorities in this strategic guidance memorandum: “Defend the Nation,” “Take Care of our People,” and “Succeed Through Teamwork.”

Statement of Admiral Philip S. Davidson, U.S. Navy Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Before the Senate Armed Services Committee on U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Posture, 9 March 2021. – Scan.

In addition to the assessments of the strategic environment found in the NSS and NDS that include regional competitors and threats, the USINDOPACOM commander provides a Military Assessment of the Security Challenges in the Indo-Asia-Pacific Region in testimony to the Senate Armed Services Committee in March 2021.