An Interview with Dennis Blasko

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In this episode 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.

Keywords: mentoring, career, China, PLA, Landpower, open source analysis

Josh Arostegui

Rick Gunnell

Dennis Blasko

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