Understanding Coercive Gradualism
Journal: The US Army War College Quarterly Parameters
Year: 2015

Over the past few years, Russia and China have expanded their influence using a step-by-step strategy of coercive gradualism. This article explores the characteristics of coercive gradualism, the factors that affect its execution, and potential counters. It also examines current US policy with respect to other states' employment of coercive gradualism.