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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.
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.
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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Research on the global security challenges and opportunities posed by China and explore the impact of the great power competition between China and the US.
Understand the context for how and why the Chinese execute defensive operations
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Strategic, operational, & tactical overviews
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