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Relax, China's Aircraft Carrier Is Fine
By James R. Holmes
Reports of Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning’s death are greatly exaggerated.
The Myth of India as a Great Power
By Zachary Keck
Plus, Fukuyama on dealing with China and Xi Jinping as China’s new imperial president. Pacific Realist links.
Under US Pressure, Major Countries Snub China’s New Regional Bank
By Zachary Keck
On Friday, China will officially launch its new regional infrastructure bank. Many notable nations will be absent.
How Seapower Can Win Hearts and Minds
By James R. Holmes
Like American politicians, the U.S. Navy needs to woo the American electorate to retain public support.
4th Plenum: Rule of Law with Chinese Characteristics
By Zachary Keck
The CCP is focusing on the rule of law because it wants to reign in local officials.
Japan Caves to China on Senkaku Island Dispute
By Zachary Keck
To secure a meeting with Xi, Japanese PM Abe caved to China's long-standing demand on the East China Sea dispute.
The US Can't Outsource Warfighting
By James R. Holmes
Offshore powers have long tried to get continental powers to fight their wars. It's rarely worked.
US Turns A2/AD Guns on China?
By James R. Holmes
Implements of land-based access denial are available. The US should seize it.
How Capitalism Conquered North Korea
By Zachary Keck
Plus, American maritime strategy, offset strategies, and extended deterrence. Some general interest links.
China Signals No Compromise on Hong Kong
By Zachary Keck
There are growing signs that the CCP has no intention of compromising with protesters in Hong Kong.
Kim Jong-un's Reappearance Shows North Korea’s New Transparency
By Zachary Keck
Kim Jong-un's absence and resurfacing provide another example of North Korea becoming more transparent under his rule.
'Shock and Awe' the Islamic State
By James R. Holmes
The air campaign against the Islamic State needs to concentrate firepower in time.