Economic risks of U.S. cyber strategy against China analyzed
Analysis weighs the steep economic costs of deterring Beijing's escalating cyber provocations.
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A recent analysis published in Foreign Policy on Nov. 3, 2026, examines the potential economic consequences for the United States if it pursues a policy of costly signaling to deter Chinese cyber activity.
The article, written by Ahana Datta Fasel, explores the tension between national security objectives and the financial stability of the U.S. economy. Fasel, an advisor to U.K. Research and Innovation on national security and defense, authored the book Full Stack Spies: Cyber Espionage in the Age of US-China Competition.
The piece serves as an evaluation of the ongoing cyber competition between Washington and Beijing. It builds upon previous analysis by the author, including an April 7, 2026, report that discussed the cyber strategy implemented under the Trump administration.