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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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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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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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1 2023

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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5 2023

OE Watch Issue 5 2023

By nkirkpatrick2 | 03/26/2025 |

China Now Claims To Have World’s Top Destroyer Force Russia Tries To Appeal to New Contract Soldiers in Moscow Iran…

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3 2023

OE Watch Issue 3 2023

By nkirkpatrick2 | 03/26/2025 |

China Integrating PLAAF Elements Into PLAA Training, Including OPFOR Wagner Group Adapts To Trench Warfare, Assault Tactics in Ukraine Taiwan…

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2 2023

OE Watch Issue 2 2023

By nkirkpatrick2 | 03/26/2025 |

Russia Expands Naval Infantry Amid Ukraine Conflict China Rapidly Developing AI-Driven Warfare Systems To Enhance Combat Efficiency Hong Kong Aerospace…

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10 2023

OE Watch Issue 10 2023

By nkirkpatrick2 | 03/26/2025 |

Russia Continues Arctic Expansion Despite Ukraine War and Sanctions Iran Modernizing Its Drone Capabilities China’s Pacific Expansion and Potential To…

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8 2023

OE Watch Issue 8 2023

By nkirkpatrick2 | 03/26/2025 |

Abkhazia Pushes Back Against Russia’s Suggestion of Incorporation Iran Claims Development of Cruise Missiles Guided by Artificial Intelligence China and…

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6 2023

OE Watch Issue 6 2023

By nkirkpatrick2 | 03/26/2025 |

China Eyes Opportunity To Expand “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership” With Mexico Iran Ready To Help Syria Rebuild Its Defense Infrastructure Russian…

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