Submerged Deterrence: China’s Struggle to Field an SSBN Fleet
The development of China’s ballistic missile submarine could enhance its second strike capability
Author: Matthew Funaiole
Matthew P. Funaiole is a fellow with the China Power Project at CSIS. His research focuses on power relationships and alliance structures in the Asia-Pacific. Prior to joining CSIS, Dr. Funaiole taught international relations and foreign policy at the University of Saint Andrews in Scotland, where he also completed his doctoral research.