China’s Old yet Renewed Approach to Irregular Warfare: The Three Warfares
With lots of recent press, China’s strategy for irregular warfare is under pressure. It is both ancient and modern, rooted in the philosophies of Sun Tzu but adapted for the information age. Central to this strategy is the concept of the Three Warfares: Media (Public Opinion), Legal (Lawfare), and Psychological Warfare. These interlocking tools are designed…