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China's Force Projection Capabilities | Large and Small Island Operations

Army University Press

Army University Press examines China’s current worldview and its rapid rise in force projection capabilities. This film looks at the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), Chinese military history, and breaks down the size and scope of the PLA’s forces. It reviews China’s military doctrine, including small and large-island seizure operations, as well as the phases of amphibious landing operations.

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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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OE Watch Vol 12, Issue 2 2022

By Dianne McIntosh | 02/24/2022 |

This document offers a broad examination of military, geopolitical, and security developments, with a focus on Russia, China, Iran, and…

Beyond the Glitzy Projects: China’s Far-Reaching Impact on Kenya

By Kevin O'Connell | 02/02/2022 | Comments Off on Beyond the Glitzy Projects: China’s Far-Reaching Impact on Kenya

China’s influence in Kenya extends far beyond large scale projects such as the railroad it financed and helped build. “By…

China Strengthening Position in Central America with Recognition by Nicaragua

By Kevin O'Connell | 02/02/2022 | Comments Off on China Strengthening Position in Central America with Recognition by Nicaragua

Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen attends the inauguration of Daniel Ortega in 2017. “The reestablishment of relations with the People’s Republic…

Chinese Army Division Independently Improves Integrated Reconnaissance System

By Kevin O'Connell | 02/02/2022 | Comments Off on Chinese Army Division Independently Improves Integrated Reconnaissance System

“After the integrated reconnaissance system was introduced to other units in the division, the intelligence and reconnaissance capability of the…

China Wages Cognitive Warfare To Shape Taiwanese Public Opinion

By Kevin O'Connell | 02/02/2022 | Comments Off on China Wages Cognitive Warfare To Shape Taiwanese Public Opinion

“…the CCP is adept at using seemingly innocuous political tools to advance its “united front” strategy, and psychological and cognitive…

OE Watch Vol. 12, Issue 1 2022

By Dianne McIntosh | 01/24/2022 |

This document provides an overview of global military, geopolitical, and security developments. It covers China’s advancements in defense, including AI-driven…

PLA Practices UAV-Delivered Logistical Support for Airborne Operations

By Kevin O'Connell | 01/02/2022 | Comments Off on PLA Practices UAV-Delivered Logistical Support for Airborne Operations

PLAAF Airborne Z-8 Helicopter (says airborne in white over the wheels)  PLAAF Changhe Z-8KA – Zhao. The brigade plans to…

Central Asian States Take the Initiative in Security Cooperation

By Kevin O'Connell | 01/02/2022 | Comments Off on Central Asian States Take the Initiative in Security Cooperation

Map of Central Asia. “Against the backdrop of countering challenges to security and stability in the region, primarily with the…

Nicaragua’s Ortega Consolidating Dictatorship with Russian and Chinese Backing

By Kevin O'Connell | 01/02/2022 | Comments Off on Nicaragua’s Ortega Consolidating Dictatorship with Russian and Chinese Backing

Nicaraguan Foreign Minister, Denis Moncada, speaks to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrob. “For years, the Russian government has been focused…

China Continues To Beef Up Border and Coastal Defense

By Kevin O'Connell | 01/02/2022 | Comments Off on China Continues To Beef Up Border and Coastal Defense

“…the international situation is complex and changeable. Border and coastal defenses face security threats and challenges from all quarters and…