Philosophical Art of War: Anti-Terrorism with Chinese Military Ideology

Philosophical Art of War: Anti-Terrorism with Chinese Military Ideology applies ancient Chinese cultural wisdom to combat terrorism, emphasizing innovation, transformation, and paradigm shifts: 1. The Chinese Military Thought integrates the military strategy of ancient Chinese schools with Daoist philosophy, forming a philosophical approach to warfare rooted in the practical learning route. It engages in cross-cultural exchange, encompassing both the spread of Western learning to the East and the spread of Eastern learning to the West. 2. The author divides counterterrorism into three major factions:Military intervention, Non-military intervention, Troop-stationing.The Chinese Military Thought advocates non-intervention, aiming to "make terrorists run out of ammunition and provisions" by cutting off supply lines and destabilizing their operational foundations. 3. The author argues that counterterrorism strategies are categorized as:Flexible counterterrorism: Soft approaches like ideological de-radicalization and economic aid. Forceful counterterrorism: Hard tactics such as targeted military strikes. A balanced approach: Combining deterrence with diplomacy, exemplified by intelligence-sharing alliances. 4. Corruption fuels terrorism. Eradicating systemic graft is essential to dismantling terrorist networks. The author critiques the proverb "Wealth is sought through risks", arguing that corruption precedes terrorism-"corruption is the mother of terrorism". Terrorist groups exploit corrupt regimes to gain resources; thus, anti-corruption reforms are foundational to counterterrorism. 5. Chinese culture holds transformative potential to reshape societies. By applying the Chinese Military Thought-a fusion of military strategy and Daoist adaptability-the author proposes a cultural blueprint for modern security challenges, demonstrating how ancient philosophy can innovate global counterterrorism frameworks.