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Assessing the PLA’s Strengths and Weaknesses for Achieving the PRC’s Goals

This chapter examines the perceived strengths and weaknesses of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) within the context of its modernization process and argues that the persistence of shortcomings may undercut the confidence senior leaders would prefer

China Landpower Studies Center Newsletter II

In our second newsletter, we will share the China Landpower Studies Center (CLSC) team’s latest analysis and insights on the People’s Liberation Army (PLA).

Ecuador’s Incoming Government Faces Difficult Choices Regarding China

With Daniel Noboa returning to the presidency and a new Chinese ambassador on the way, China-Ecuador relations are at an inflection point.From April 22-25, I had the opportunity to travel to Quito, Ecuador, to address an international forum on China

China’s Coming Diplomatic Blitz in the Americas

The next few months will bring a series of high-profile multilateral engagements between China and Latin American countries, as Beijing seeks to capitalize on discontent with Trump.In the coming three months, China will have a number of opportunities
Strategic Insights: The Assad Regime and Chemical Weapons
May 18, 2018
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The Land, Space, and Cyberspace Nexus: Evolution of the Oldest Military Operations in the Newest Military Domains
March 27, 2018
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Strategic Insights: Making Good on the NSS and NDS: Competing with Russia in Europe and Beyond
March 20, 2018
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Strategic Insights: The Strategic Relevance of Latin America in the U.S. National Security Strategy
March 14, 2018
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Parameters VOL. 47 NO. 4 WINTER 2017–18
March 8, 2018
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Strategic Insights: Nuclear Posture Review: Three Reasons the Army Should Care
February 14, 2018
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Avoiding the Trap: U.S. Strategy and Policy for Competing in the Asia-Pacific Beyond the Rebalance
February 6, 2018
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Strategic Insights: Challenges in Using Scenario Planning for Defense Strategy
January 30, 2018
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Strategic Insights: Revolutionary Change Is Coming to Strategic Leadership
December 19, 2017

Strategic Insights: Proxy War Norms
December 18, 2017