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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

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Cyberspace: Malevolent Actors, Criminal Opportunities, and Strategic Competition
August 11, 2016 — Editor: Dr Dighton Fiddner, Dr Phil WilliamsView the Executive SummaryThis volume has three parts:... MORE

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The Pivot to Asia: Can it Serve as the Foundation for American Grand Strategy in the 21st Century
August 10, 2016 — Author: Dr Douglas StuartView the Executive SummaryDeciding when, where, and how to prioritize is... MORE

The Army War College Review Vol. 2 No. 3
August 1, 2016 — Author: Dr Larry D MillerThe Army War College Review, a refereed publication of student work, is... MORE

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Strategic Insights: The Mysterious Case of the Vanishing Taliban
August 1, 2016 — Dr. M. Chris Mason 2015 was a bad year for the Afghan National Security Forces. They ended the... MORE

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Taking the Fight to the Enemy: Chinese Thinking about Long-Distance and Expeditionary Operations
July 14, 2016 — Author: Dr Larry M WortzelView the Executive SummaryAccording to many analysts of China’s military,... MORE

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2016-17 Key Strategic Issues List
July 1, 2016 — Editor: Prof John F TroxellThe United States faces security challenges within a global context of... MORE

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NATO Cyberspace Capability: A Strategic and Operational Evolution
June 29, 2016 — Author: Mr Jeffrey L CatonView the Executive SummaryThe development of cyberspace defense... MORE

Strategic Insights: Strategic Implications of Brexit
June 24, 2016 — Author: Dr John R DeniThe momentous decision of British voters to leave the European Union (EU) is... MORE

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India's Evolving Nuclear Force and Implications for U.S. Strategy in the Asia-Pacific
June 22, 2016 — Authors: Mr Yogesh Joshi, Dr Frank O'Donnell, Dr Harsh V PantView the Executive SummarySince India... MORE

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Strategic Insights: Un-"Steady" State Operations: Redefining the Approach to Phase Zero in a Complex World
June 20, 2016 — LTC Thomas R. Matelski In recent months, there has been much discussion in the U.S. Department of... MORE

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