William & Mary senior Kimberly Austin’s award-winning essay in the Monitor journal examines China’s Maritime Silk Road and the String of Pearls theory. Her essay discusses China’s expansion through strategic ports in the Indian Ocean region, which China describes as commercial relationships. However, military strategists and experts, according to Austin’s work, view these ports as a potential security threat to the US and allies due to their possible use for power projection and military objectives. Frank Shatz’s article profiles Austin and her essay, highlighting her international relations studies, internships, and future plans to pursue international law.
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