More than ever, international security and economic prosperity depend upon safe access to the shared domains that make up the global commons: maritime, air, space, and cyberspace. Together these domains serve as essential conduits through which international commerce, communication, and governance prosper. However, the global commons are congested, contested, and competitive. In the January 2012 defense strategic guidance, the United States confirmed its commitment "to continue to lead global efforts with capable allies and partners to assure access to and use of the global commons, both by strengthening international norms of responsible behavior and by maintaining relevant and interoperable military capabilities". In the face of persistent threats, some hybrid in nature, and their consequences, "Conflict and Cooperation in the Global Commons" provides a forum where contributors identify ways to strengthen and maintain responsible use of the global commons. The result is a comprehensive approach that will enhance, align, and unify commercial industry, civil agency, and military perspectives and actions.

CONTENTS Foreword Introduction Foundations of Strategic Modernization China's Quest for Information Dominance Dawn of a New Age: China's Long-Range Precision Strike Capabilities In Defense of its Own: China's Aerospace Defense Conclusion Appendix I. China Aerospace Corporation Organization Appendix II. The Legend of Qian Xuesen Appendix III. Space Support for Strategic Modernization Appendix IV. China's Directed Energy Weapons Appendix V. Commission of Science, Technology, and Industry for National Defense Appendix VI. China's Ministry of Electronics Industry (MEI) About the Author