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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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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.

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How China Fights LSCO

How China Fights in Large-Scale Combat Operations

By Kevin O'Connell | 05/01/2025 | Comments Off on How China Fights in Large-Scale Combat Operations

This paper is the first in a series that builds upon the work presented in TRADOC Pamphlet 525-92, The Operational…

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U.S. Army Strength is Our NCO Corps infographic

By Kevin O'Connell | 04/30/2025 | Comments Off on U.S. Army Strength is Our NCO Corps infographic

Strength of the NCO Corps in the Current OE. This was presented to the Sergeants Major Academy as part of…

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taiwan suspects

Taiwan Suspects Chinese Ship of Cutting Undersea Data Cables

By Kevin O'Connell | 04/17/2025 | Comments Off on Taiwan Suspects Chinese Ship of Cutting Undersea Data Cables

According to the excerpted article from Taiwan-based Taipei Times, on 3 January, an undersea data cable near Taiwan’s Keeling Harbor was…

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How China Fights China Landing Zone

How China Is Challenging U.S. Maritime Dominance

By Kevin O'Connell | 04/17/2025 | Comments Off on How China Is Challenging U.S. Maritime Dominance

A recent Chinese report claims the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is preparing a new electronic warfare (EW) strategy to challenge…

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china upgrades

China Upgrades Strategic Partnership With Nigeria

By Kevin O'Connell | 04/17/2025 | Comments Off on China Upgrades Strategic Partnership With Nigeria

On 10 January, the Chinese foreign ministry reported on a meeting between Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Nigerian Foreign Minister…

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China Expands

China Expands Its Influence in Africa Through Economic and Security Cooperation

By Kevin O'Connell | 04/16/2025 | Comments Off on China Expands Its Influence in Africa Through Economic and Security Cooperation

“The start of [China’s] joint naval exercise with Mozambique came after the conclusion of joint naval exercises with Tanzania…” China…

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TiP Wargaming

Wargame Insights Into PLA Strengths and Vulnerabilities

By Kevin O'Connell | 04/07/2025 |

Wargaming as the PLA reveals potential strengths of their operational approach but is tempered by identified vulnerabilities in their military…

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PLA LL

People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Tactics and Lessons Learned

By Kevin O'Connell | 04/07/2025 |

TRADOC G2 briefing for the Combat Training Centers (CTC) Commanders’ Conference, regarding PLA tactics and lessons learned from the Russia-Ukraine…

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Quarterly TRADOC G-2 Modeling and Simulation Newsletter

By Kevin O'Connell | 04/04/2025 |

This quarter’s newsletter focuses on a data initiative to improve Olvana representation in WARSIM, the current state of the Athena…

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OE Watch Issue 1 2023

By nkirkpatrick2 | 03/26/2025 |

Little Evidence That Algeria Is Shifting From Russian to Chinese Arms Imports Amid Ukraine Conflict Iran Asks Tajikistan Not To…

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