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China Looks to Ukraine War for Guidance on Attack Helicopters

China Looks to Ukraine War for Guidance on Attack Helicopters

By Lyle Goldstein and Nathan Waechter
With respect to Russian airpower, Chinese strategists continue to be quite fixated on Russian attack helicopter operations in Ukraine.

Most Experts Agree: China Isn’t About to Invade Taiwan

Most Experts Agree: China Isn’t About to Invade Taiwan

By Alexis von Sydow
A new report from the Swedish National China Centre finds that forecasts consistently rate the risk of armed conflict in the Taiwan strait as low.
Understanding China’s Approach to Deterrence 

Understanding China’s Approach to Deterrence 

By Michael Clarke
China’s approach to deterrence involves compelling as well as dissuading, and is intertwined with the idea of “war control.”

China’s 2024 Priorities Tucked in Xi Jinping’s New Year Speech

China’s 2024 Priorities Tucked in Xi Jinping’s New Year Speech

By Nick Carraway
The president’s speech has a clear goal of boosting Chinese people’s declining confidence amid the past difficult years.

China Won’t Invade Taiwan – For Now

China Won’t Invade Taiwan – For Now

By Philip Hou
China is turning inwards, the U.S. is building deterrence, and Taiwan is committed to maintaining the status quo – all these factors will help keep the peace.

Beyond the Battlefield: China’s Quiet Bid to Sway Taiwan’s 2024 Election (and Future)

Beyond the Battlefield: China’s Quiet Bid to Sway Taiwan’s 2024 Election (and Future)

By Shaoyu Yuan and Jun Xiang
In the psychological sense, China’s “invasion” of Taiwan is well underway.

Philippines’ New National Security Plan Falls Short on Taiwan Policy

Philippines’ New National Security Plan Falls Short on Taiwan Policy

By Robin Michael Garcia and Thomas J. Shattuck
Manila’s latest National Security Policy does not reflect the catastrophic implications of a cross-strait conflict for the country's security.
India’s Conundrum in the Next Taiwan Strait Crisis

India’s Conundrum in the Next Taiwan Strait Crisis

By Ayush Mohan
Given the stakes involved, India needs to prepare for a potential conflict in the Taiwan Strait. But how?

China Ponders Russia’s Logistical Challenges in the Ukraine War

China Ponders Russia’s Logistical Challenges in the Ukraine War

By Lyle Goldstein and Nathan Waechter
China is paying close attention to how Russia's logistical failures hampered its invasion of Ukraine – particularly as China will face an even steeper logistical challenge should it attack Taiwan.

What Is Russia Teaching China in Military Drills?

What Is Russia Teaching China in Military Drills?

By Ying Yu Lin
The lesson China is most eager to learn from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: how to thwart U.S. reconnaissance. 

Preventing a Humanitarian Catastrophe in Taiwan

Preventing a Humanitarian Catastrophe in Taiwan

By Eric James
A cross-strait conflict would involve tremendous human suffering – and major difficulties in providing humanitarian aid.
Taiwan’s Will to Fight May Be Stronger Than You Think

Taiwan’s Will to Fight May Be Stronger Than You Think

By Timothy R. Heath
Should China mount an invasion, Taiwan's political leadership and degree of social cohesion will be the most important factors in its defense.

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