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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

Federal Budget Policy and Defense Strategy
February 1, 1996 — Author: Dr Dennis S Ippolito Defense economist Dennis S. Ippolito dissects Federal budget practices... MORE

The Strategist and the Web: Guide to Internet Resources
February 1, 1996 — Authors: LTC James Kievit, Dr Steven Metz Lieutenant Colonel James Kievit and Dr. Steven Metz begin... MORE

World View: The 1996 Strategic Assessment from the Strategic Studies Institute
February 1, 1996 — Author: Dr Earl H Tilford Jr The analysts at the Strategic Studies Institute (SSI) annually assess... MORE

Armies and Democracy in the New Africa: Lessons from Nigeria and South Africa
January 1, 1996 — Authors: Dr Kent Hughes Butts, Dr Steven Metz In October 1994, the Strategic Studies Institute... MORE

Strategic Implications for the United states and Latin America of the 1995 Ecuador-Peru War
November 24, 1995 — Author: Dr Gabriel Marcella One of the more serious dangers to peace and security in Latin America... MORE

Deciphering the Balkan Enigma: Using History to Inform Policy
November 7, 1995 — Author: Dr William T Johnsen After having been fueled by the events of the distant and recent past,... MORE

Strategic Plans, Joint Doctrine and Antipodean Insights
October 20, 1995 — Authors: Prof Douglas C Lovelace Jr, Dr Thomas-Durell Young This is the second in an analytical... MORE

Strategic Art: The New Discipline for 21st Century Leaders
October 10, 1995 — Author: LTG Richard A Chilcoat This essay develops a simple, yet comprehensive definition of... MORE

Yugoslavia’s Wars: The Problem from Hell
October 1, 1995 — Author: Dr Stephen J Blank The continuing warfare in the former Yugoslavia looms as one of the most... MORE

A Theory of Fundamentalism: An Inquiry into the Origin and Development of the Movement
September 28, 1995 — Author: Dr Stephen C Pelletiere Islamic fundamentalism is growing at such a rapid rate that many... MORE