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Biden, Xi, and the Importance of Guardrails in the US-China Relationship

Biden, Xi, and the Importance of Guardrails in the US-China Relationship

By Ankit Panda, Catherine Putz, and Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
The United States and China aren’t satisfied with their relationship, but both sides appear to be interested in managing their differences.

US Marine Corps Unveils Transformation Plan Focused on China

US Marine Corps Unveils Transformation Plan Focused on China

By Steven Stashwick
The plan will cut tanks and other traditional weapons to make room for new anti-ship missions.
Critical Technologies and Great Power Competition

Critical Technologies and Great Power Competition

By Ankit Panda
Competing effectively with China will require tapping into innovation in critical technologies wherever it may appear.

With an Eye on Great Power Conflict, US Defense Department Releases 2018 National Defense Strategy

With an Eye on Great Power Conflict, US Defense Department Releases 2018 National Defense Strategy

By Ankit Panda
First takeaways from the Trump administration's first National Defense Strategy.

US Considers Direct Military Involvement in Fight Against Islamic State-Affiliated Militants in Mindanao

US Considers Direct Military Involvement in Fight Against Islamic State-Affiliated Militants in Mindanao

By Ankit Panda
U.S. drone strikes against the Islamic State in the Philippines may not be decisive in terminating the conflict.

US Defense Secretary: North Korea ‘Most Urgent and Dangerous Threat’ to US Security

US Defense Secretary: North Korea ‘Most Urgent and Dangerous Threat’ to US Security

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Testifying in front of U.S. lawmakers, the Pentagon’s new chief declared North Korea his top security concern.

F-35 Too Expensive: US Air Force Might Buy 72 New F-15 or F-16 Fighter Jets

F-35 Too Expensive: US Air Force Might Buy 72 New F-15 or F-16 Fighter Jets

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Air Force is contemplating adding 72 F-15, F-16 or even F-18 fighter aircraft due to low F-35 production rates.
Can the F-35 Beat the F-16 After all?

Can the F-35 Beat the F-16 After all?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Pentagon argues that a recently leaked report does not 'tell the entire story.'

Abbottabad 2011: What Really Happened?

Abbottabad 2011: What Really Happened?

By Ankit Panda
Is everything we know about the Osama bin Laden raid wrong?

What China Thinks of the Pentagon’s Report on the Chinese Military

By Franz-Stefan Gady
China's Foreign Ministry voiced “strong opposition” to a recent DoD assessment on Chinese military strength.

What the Pentagon Thinks of China’s Military

What the Pentagon Thinks of China’s Military

By Ankit Panda
The U.S. Department of Defense's 2015 report on China's military offers a detailed look into the PLA.
Confirmed: China Deploys New 'Carrier Killer' Missile

Confirmed: China Deploys New 'Carrier Killer' Missile

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new report by the Office of Naval Intelligence highlights the growing capabilities of the Chinese Navy.

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