The Gray Zone on a Black-and-White Board: A Discussion with Kath Hicks

Mike is joined by Dr. Kath Hicks, Henry Kissinger Chair, Senior
Vice President, and Director of the International Security Program
at CSIS, for a discussion of how "gray zone" tactics factor into
grand strategy in Asia. In unpacking the effect of gray zone
tactics on strategy, Mike and Kath define the parameters of gray
zone tactics and the domains in which they are most effective. With
these assumptions in mind, what will the knock-on effects of gray
zone tactics be on theories of coercion, victory, and defense
planning in Asia? What parts of the U.S. government have
historically been most effective at adapting to gray zone
competition? Mike and Kath further discuss Kath's journey through
the Department of Defense and her advice for young women hoping to
become defense professionals.