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Regional Issues

China Landpower Studies Center | Feb. 12, 2026

The PLA’s Joint Operations Training Reform Remains in an Exploratory Phase

K. Tristan Tang

China Landpower Studies Center | Feb. 11, 2026

Frustrating the Fait Accompli: How Rocket Artillery Changes the Taiwan S...

China is furious about the United States’ recently announced $11 billion arms deal with Taiwan, and for good reason. Beyond simply comprising a significant assortment of military equipment, the package supports Taiwan’s developing asymmetric-warfare

China Landpower Studies Center | Feb. 4, 2026

PLA Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Close Air Support Are Still ...

Dennis J. Blasko

China Landpower Studies Center | Feb. 4, 2026

If China Attacks Taiwan: Beijing Risks Social Instability in a Conflict

A conversation between Dr. Sheena Chestnut Greitens, Dr. Jake Rinaldi, and Bonnie Glaser on the risk of domestic social instability for Beijing if China attacked Taiwan. A podcast from The German Marshall Fund of the United States.

China Landpower Studies Center | Jan. 27, 2026

PLA Navy Marine Corps Tank Companies Emphasize Expeditionary Capabilities

Joaquin Camarena

Category: Annual Estimate

Transforming Defense an Era of Peace and Prosperity
December 1, 2001 — Author: Dr Conrad C Crane The ideas and issues presented in this collection of papers from the... MORE

The Transatlantic Security Agenda: A Conference Report and Analysis
December 1, 2001 — Author: Dr Stephen J Blank Immediately after the terrorist attacks on the Pentagon and World Trade... MORE

Chinese Information Warfare: A Phantom Menace or Emerging Threat?
November 1, 2001 — Author: Mr Toshi Yoshihara The author explores what he perceives to be China s pursuit of... MORE

Rapid Decisive Operations: An Assumptions-Based Critique
November 1, 2001 — Author: Dr Antulio J Echevarria II In support of the Joint community's efforts to develop a viable... MORE

The Costs of Conflict: The Impact on China of a Future War
October 1, 2001 — Author: Dr Andrew Scobell It is increasingly important for Americans to think carefully about the... MORE

AC/RC Integration: Today’s Success and Transformation’s Challenge
October 1, 2001 — Author: Dr Dallas D Owens Lieutenant Colonel Dallas Owens analyzes current integration programs and... MORE

Soldiers in Cities: Military Operations on Urban Terrain
October 1, 2001 — Author: Dr Michael Desch In the past half-century, the classic military conflict of armies... MORE

The Hart-Rudman Commission and the Homeland Defense
September 1, 2001 — Author: Dr Ian Roxborough With the exception of attacks by ballistic missiles, the continental... MORE

Internal Wars: Rethinking Problem and Response
September 1, 2001 — Author: Dr Max G Manwaring Asymmetric guerrilla war—insurgencies, internal wars, and other... MORE

Funding Defense: Challenges of Buying Military Capability in Sub-Saharan Africa
September 1, 2001 — Authors: COL Daniel W Henk, Dr Martin Revayi Rupiya Martin Rupiya, Director of the University of... MORE