Cyberwarfare as an Element of PRC National Power and its Implications for U.S. National Security

This book is a plausibility probe that examines cyberwarfare (CyW) issues as they relate to the Sino-U.S. relationship, particularly the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) CyW capabilities and strategy and associated implications for U.S. national security. It argues that the PRC is investing in CyW capabilities capable of not only robust intelligence collection but also to achieve major military effects in deterrence, limited, and total war scenarios. In light of PRC capabilities and the U.S. reliance on the cyber domain, U.S. vulnerabilities remain significant and must be vigorously addressed.