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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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PLA Modernizing Amphibious Combined Arms Brigades for Joint Island Landing Campaign

By Kevin O'Connell | 07/22/2025 | Comments Off on PLA Modernizing Amphibious Combined Arms Brigades for Joint Island Landing Campaign

The People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) ability to successfully conduct a joint island landing campaign (JILC) relies on its amphibious combined…

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Chinese nuclear Capabilities

Chinese Nuclear Capability: Implications for the U.S. Army

By Kevin O'Connell | 07/22/2025 | Comments Off on Chinese Nuclear Capability: Implications for the U.S. Army

This presentation will offer a comprehensive overview of China’s nuclear capabilities. It will begin by setting the stage and detailing…

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Chinese Military Influence in Indonesia

Instruments of Chinese Military Influence in Indonesia

By Kevin O'Connell | 07/18/2025 | Comments Off on Instruments of Chinese Military Influence in Indonesia

What tools of national power does China use to gain military influence in Indonesia? In this new report from FMSO’s…

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China’s Growing Low-Altitude Economy Boosts Military Readiness

By Kevin O'Connell | 07/16/2025 | Comments Off on China’s Growing Low-Altitude Economy Boosts Military Readiness

China is driving investment and production of dual-use technologies that could enable greater use and control of low-altitude airspace by…

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The Army's Training Environment Enabling Indo-Pacific Integrated Deterrence

The Army’s Training Environment Enabling Indo-Pacific Integrated Deterrence

By Kevin O'Connell | 07/09/2025 | Comments Off on The Army’s Training Environment Enabling Indo-Pacific Integrated Deterrence

Check out TRADOC G-2’s contribution to Military Review, The Army’s Training Environment Enabling Indo-Pacific Integrated Deterrence (https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Military-Review/English-Edition-Archives/July-August-2025/Training-Environment-Indo-Pacific/) The article discusses…

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OE Watch Issue 5 2025

By Kevin O'Connell | 07/09/2025 | Comments Off on OE Watch Issue 5 2025

The OE Watch provides translated selections with background from a diverse range of foreign media that our analysts and expert…

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TIP Naval

U.S. Adversaries’ Trilateral Naval Exercises Reflect Convenience, Not Convergence

By Kevin O'Connell | 07/02/2025 | Comments Off on U.S. Adversaries’ Trilateral Naval Exercises Reflect Convenience, Not Convergence

This paper is the first in a new series that assesses the contours of the emerging alliance of the United…

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Army 250 Brief

The Pacific Security Environment

By Kevin O'Connell | 07/01/2025 | Comments Off on The Pacific Security Environment

TRADOC G-2 briefing on the “The Pacific Security Environment” presented during the Army’s 250th birthday celebration.

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Operation MIDNIGHT HAMMER and China

By Kevin O'Connell | 06/30/2025 | Comments Off on Operation MIDNIGHT HAMMER and China

U.S. GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator

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China’s Influence in South America Infographic

By nkirkpatrick2 | 06/23/2025 | Comments Off on China’s Influence in South America Infographic

This infographic offers insights into China’s influence in South America. China’s influence in South America has been growing significantly over…

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