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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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10 Things you didn't know about the PLA

10 Things You Didn’t Know About The PLA

By Kevin O'Connell | 09/05/2025 | Comments Off on 10 Things You Didn’t Know About The PLA

The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is a rapidly evolving force, demanding a nuanced understanding from U.S. military planners. Here are…

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Red Diamond Ambush

Intelligence and Reconnaissance Brigades Give PLA Theater Commands Unprecedented Reach

By Kevin O'Connell | 08/21/2025 | Comments Off on Intelligence and Reconnaissance Brigades Give PLA Theater Commands Unprecedented Reach

The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Army’s Intelligence and Reconnaissance Brigades (IRBs) represent a new and different challenge for U.S. Army…

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PLA amphibious Defense

People’s Liberation Army’s Defensive Strategy Against Amphibious Assault

By Kevin O'Connell | 08/18/2025 | Comments Off on People’s Liberation Army’s Defensive Strategy Against Amphibious Assault

China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) focuses on deterrence and counterattacks in defending against amphibious assaults, emphasizing that a well-coordinated active…

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OE Watch 2025 Issue 6

OE Watch Issue 6 2025

By Kevin O'Connell | 08/07/2025 | Comments Off on OE Watch Issue 6 2025

CHINA China’s Drone Industry Projected To Reach $140 Billion by 2030 China expects to be the first nation to achieve…

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PLA

China’s People’s Liberation Army

By Kevin O'Connell | 08/01/2025 | Comments Off on China’s People’s Liberation Army

TRADOC G-2 briefing on China’s People’s Liberation Army presented at the 30 June 2020 TCP.

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RD Amphibious Combined Arms Brigades

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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low-altitude economy

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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