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Jerad Harper PLA Warfighting and Taiwan

United States Army War College

In this presentation, Dr. Harper discusses the PRC’s approach to war fighting and applies it to scenarios by which the PRC might use it to seize Taiwan given the rising potential for great power conflict in the Indo Pacific region.

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Near Peer: China (Understanding the China's Military History)

Army University Press

This film examines the Chinese military. Subject matter experts discuss Chinese history, current affairs, and military doctrine. Topics range from Mao, to the PLA, to current advances in military technologies. “Near Peer: China” is the first film in a four-part series exploring America’s global competitors.

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Decision Advantage Through Intelligentization by 2035

By Mica Hall | 05/14/2026 | Comments Off on Decision Advantage Through Intelligentization by 2035

China’s 2035 Push for Decision Advantage: Intelligentization, Cognition, and Competition Building the Foundations of Intelligentized Power China is rapidly advancing…

Resources for Studying China

By Mica Hall | 05/12/2026 | Comments Off on Resources for Studying China

A guide to the best resources for understanding China’s evolving military, political, and strategic posture requires navigating a vast ecosystem…

Contested Logistics in INDOPACOM: The Pacing Challenge

By David Anderson | 05/05/2026 | Comments Off on Contested Logistics in INDOPACOM: The Pacing Challenge

Modern conflict conditions mean logisticians can no longer operate safely behind the front lines. Instead, every logistics patrol, staging area,…

Fighting Through China’s Way of War and the Protection Challenge

By David Anderson | 05/01/2026 | Comments Off on Fighting Through China’s Way of War and the Protection Challenge

In the rapidly evolving landscape of great power competition, protection of U.S. forces against advanced threats is paramount. Understanding the…

Chinese and Russian Military Influence in Brazil

By David Anderson | 04/27/2026 | Comments Off on Chinese and Russian Military Influence in Brazil

KEY TAKEAWAYS • China maintains a medium level of military influence in Brazil that is increasing, while Russia’s level of…

Exploiter Series: Sociocultural Exploitation

By Mica Hall | 04/22/2026 | Comments Off on Exploiter Series: Sociocultural Exploitation

Understanding Sociocultural Exploitation: How Internal Vulnerabilities Allow for External Influence While this country remains one of East Africa’s most influential…

China’s Mobile Piers for Cross-Strait Operations Showcase PLA’s Innovation and Capability

By David Anderson | 04/20/2026 | Comments Off on China’s Mobile Piers for Cross-Strait Operations Showcase PLA’s Innovation and Capability

China’s Shuiqiao mobile pier system is one of Beijing’s most significant and innovative developments in amphibious warfare and cross-Strait readiness,…

How China Fights Against a U.S. Army Division

By David Anderson | 03/30/2026 | Comments Off on How China Fights Against a U.S. Army Division

In a potential conflict involving large-scale combat operations (LSCO) between the United States and China, a U.S. Army division would…

China’s People’s Liberation Army Group Army in a Positional Defense Threat Template

By David Anderson | 03/18/2026 | Comments Off on China’s People’s Liberation Army Group Army in a Positional Defense Threat Template

This template outlines a PLA group army in a positional defense, with a mix of heavy, medium, and light combined…

China’s People’s Liberation Army Group Army Attack on a Fortified Enemy Threat Template

By David Anderson | 03/18/2026 | Comments Off on China’s People’s Liberation Army Group Army Attack on a Fortified Enemy Threat Template

This template outlines a PLA group army attack with a mix of heavy, medium, and light combined arms brigades arrayed…