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On the Pacific, USARPAC, and China

Pentagon News — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:11:00 GMT

In this episode, COL Mike Long and LTG Joel B. Vowell discuss the US Army Pacific and the role of USARPAC.

Discussion on the New National Security Strategy and its Relevance to the Pacific

Pentagon News — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:22:00 GMT

Rick Gunnell and Colonel Michael Long discuss the latest National Security Strategy and its implications for the US posture toward the Indo-Pacific.

Meet the New CLSC Director: A Conversation on Korea

Pentagon News — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:11:00 GMT

In this episode of CLSC Dialogues, Major Brennan Deveraux welcomes Colonel Michael Long, the new Director of the China Landpower Studies Center. After discussing COL Long’s thoughts on the new assignment, the conversation shifts to his recent experiences in Korea, offering listeners unique insights from the former Eighth Army G-5 Assistant Chief of Staff for Policy, Planning, and Strategy.

More Than a Numbers Game: Comparing US and Chinese Landpower in the Pacific Requires Context

Joshua Arostegui, Brennan Deveraux, and Rick Gunnell — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:36:00 GMT

This episode features the authors of the recently published monograph More Than a Numbers Game: Comparing US and Chinese Landpower in the Pacific Requires Context.

LTG Matthew McFarlane: Commanding General of America's First Corps

LTG Matthew McFarlane, COL Rich Butler — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 18:26:00 GMT

Today we are talking with Lieutenant General Matthew McFarlane, the commanding general of America's I Corps, headquartered at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Having served with distinction at all levels of the Army and Joint Force, he now leads the Army's senior tactical headquarters in the Indo-Pacific. Today we'll be chatting about his views of the operational environment and the hard work the Corps is doing across the Indo-Pacific.

How Chinese Leaders Conceptualize Protracted War

Dan Rice, Jake Rinaldi — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:36:00 GMT

You're listening to CLSC Dialogues, a China Landpower Studies Center production. The views and

“Potential Forms of Russian Support for China in a Protracted War”

Brian Carlson, David Stone — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 15:49:00 GMT

Brian Carlson and David Stone – “Potential Forms of Russian Support for China in a Protracted War”

“China, the Illiberal Counter-Order, and the Role of Values in the Strategic Response”

Dr. R. Evan Ellis — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:17:00 GMT

Dr. R. Evan Ellis discusses his recent article written for the Journal of Indo-Pacific Affairs titled, “China, the Illiberal Counter-Order, and the Role of Values in the Strategic Response.” This illuminating discussion covers what China is doing differently than the Soviets during the Cold War, and how new technology is playing a role in enabling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) objectives.

“A Baseline Assessment of the PLA Army's Border Reinforcement Operations in the Aksai Chin”

Josh Arostegui and Dennis Blasko — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 18:02:00 GMT

In episode 18 of CLSC Dialogues, Josh Arostegui interviews prominent China expert Dennis Blasko on his analysis of PLA Army and Boader Defense Unit activity along the Line of Actual Control between China and India. He describes the development of infrastructure that allows the PLA to maintain a more robust forward presence. He further describes ...

Protracted War Series: A Discussion with Markus Garlauskas

COL Rich Butler, Markus Garlauskas — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 18:48:00 GMT

In episode 17 of CLSC Dialogues, Markus Garlauskas discusses why we should think about the potential for a protracted war in the Indo-Pacific and what lessons we should be learning from analyzing the topic. He talks about why we should think about the likelihood of a potential protracted war should peace break in a place like Taiwan and why preparedness ...

Protracted War Series: A Discussion with COL Marco Lyons

COL Rich Butler, COL Marco Lyons — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 20:36:00 GMT

In episode 16 of CLSC Dialogues, COL Marco Lyons discusses how the Pacific Army sees, understands, and utilizes landpower in the region from peacetime to a potential protracted war. He further articulates how the U.S. Army, Pacific conducts campaigning, prepares for crisis, deters conflict – and prevails in a protracted war, if necessary, in this unique region. ...

Protracted War Series: A discussion with Dr. Sheena Chestnut Greitens

Dr. Sheena Chestnut Greitens — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 18:34:00 GMT

In episode 15 of CLSC Dialogues, Dr. Sheena Chestnut Greitens looks at the potential for a protracted war between the US and China by exploring how a conflict could start and variables the CCP leadership may be watching. She then addresses public perceptions, economic dimensions, and how much planning Beijing may have done in preparation for a protracted war. Keywords: China, CCP, Xi Jinping, PLA, decision making, landpower, protracted war, economic warfare, coalitions, DPRK, Russia

Protracted War Series: A Discussion with Josh Arostegui

Josh Arostegui — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 18:14:00 GMT

In episode 14 of CLSC Dialogues, Josh Arostegui discusses some of the more salient points regarding how prepared the PRC is for a protracted war. He describes how the PLA remains designed to execute large-scale combat operations through the existence of unique PLA reserve, militia-centric organizations, and deep military integration within the country’s civilian infrastructure.

An Interview with Dennis Blasko

Josh Arostegui, Rick Gunnell, Dennis Blasko — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 19:08:00 GMT

In episode 13 of CLSC Dialogues, Josh Arostegui, and Rick Gunnell interview renowned China expert Dennis Blasko. They discuss the origins of Blasko's interest in China and the PLA, then delve into his research and writing on Chinese landpower. Blasko provides wisdom and insight China watchers as they continue the tradition of researching, analyzing, and educating.

On "War with China: A View from Early 2024"

COL Rich Butler, COL Marco J. Lyons — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 19:11:00 GMT

Episode 12 of CLSC Dialogues: In 2012, the late diplomat and RAND Corporation Senior Fellow James Dobbins wrote an article titled “War with China,” which was published in the journal Survival. The article asserted that there were several potential cases for conflict with China, including North Korea’s collapse and an unrestrained Sino-Indian border war. ...

On the 5th Security Force

COL Rich Butler, COL Brandon Teague — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 19:13:00 GMT

In episode 11 of CLSC Dialogues, Colonel Rich Butler and Colonel Brandon Teague discuss the 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade and its contributions to the US Indo-Pacific and how persistent presence and advisory roles contribute to the concept of integrated deterrence. Teague also shares some recent operations activities his team has participated in and their key accomplishments.

"Arming Allies and Partners: How Foreign Military Sales Can Change the China Problem"

MAJ Brennan Deveraux, Josh Arostegui — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 19:17:00 GMT

In episode 10 of CLSC Dialogues, MAJ Brennan Deveraux, national security researcher in the Strategic Studies Institute, and Josh Arostegui, research director and chair of the China Landpower Studies Center, discuss Deveraux's recent article, "Arming Allies and Partners: How Foreign Military Sales Can Change the China Problem," in which he proposes ...

Politics of the North Korean Diaspora

Dr. Sheena Chestnut Greitens — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 19:19:00 GMT

In episode 9 of CLSC Dialogues, Dr. Sheena Chestnut Greitens discusses her book, Politics of the North Korean Diaspora, which was published by Cambridge University Press in January 2024. The conversation includes a look at how North Korea’s regime influences global diaspora politics and how émigrés view and participate in host country civic roles and political systems.

On Coalition of the unWilling and unAble: European Realignment and the Future of American Geopolitics

COL Rich Butler, Dr. John Deni — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 19:25:00 GMT

In episode 8, COL Rich Butler and Dr. John Deni discuss Deni's book Coalition of the unWilling and unAble: European Realignment and the Future of American Geopolitics. The conversation addresses Europe's relationship with China and what it means for America and the rest of the world.

China Center Director Series – China Maritime Studies Institute

Christopher Sharman, Dr. Andrew S. Erickson — Thu, 30 May 2024 19:31:00 GMT

In episode 7 of CLSC Dialogues, Christopher Sharman and Dr. Andrew S. Erickson discuss the China Maritime Studies Institute at the Naval War College. Sharman serves as the director of the China Maritime Studies Institute and Erickson—who helped stand up the organization in 2006—is professor of strategy in the China Maritime Studies Institute.