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Hybrid Deterrence and Countering China with Lucas Ziller
This week, we sit down with Lucas Ziller, U.S. Army officer and military scholar, to explore modern strategic competition and deterrence in the Indo-Pacific. Lucas is the author of the article, “A Hybrid Deterrence Model for Countering China,” published in the Spring 2026 issue of Parameters.
In this episode, we discuss:
The limits of traditional deterrence in addressing China’s coercive strategies
How a hybrid approach combining diplomatic, informational, military, and economic tools can strengthen U.S. strategic posture
Practical frameworks for countering Chinese influence below the…
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