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China military reforms
Army Day in China Exposes Xi Jinping’s PLA Challenges
By Bonnie Girard
Problems abound, from closing down PLA businesses to taking care of veterans.
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The Ideology Behind China’s Fast-Changing Military
January 24, 2018
The Ideology Behind China’s Fast-Changing Military
Understanding the motivations behind reforms helps us project what's next for the PLA.
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The Ideology Behind China’s Fast-Changing Military
The Early Returns of China’s Military Reforms
January 13, 2018
The Early Returns of China’s Military Reforms
China’s increased capability for joint operations means Taiwan must rethink the Chinese military threat.
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The Early Returns of China’s Military Reforms
China's Americanized Military
December 13, 2017
China's Americanized Military
The PLA is set to become the largest “American” military force to pose a threat to the U.S.
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China's Americanized Military
PLA Strategic Support Force: The 'Information Umbrella' for China's Military
April 01, 2017
PLA Strategic Support Force: The 'Information Umbrella' for China's Military
Beyond cyber and space warfare, the SSF will play a key role in conventional joint operations.
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PLA Strategic Support Force: The 'Information Umbrella' for China's Military
The Meaning of the People’s Liberation Army Reforms
September 12, 2016
The Meaning of the People’s Liberation Army Reforms
China goes for stronger joint operations capabilities and political stability.
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The Meaning of the People’s Liberation Army Reforms
The Secrets of China’s Strategic Support Force
August 31, 2016
The Secrets of China’s Strategic Support Force
With the creation of the SSF, China’s reorganized military hopes to foster integrated joint operations capabilities.
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The Secrets of China’s Strategic Support Force
The Implications of China’s Military Reforms
March 07, 2016
The Implications of China’s Military Reforms
What does China hope to achieve with the current round of military reforms?
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The Implications of China’s Military Reforms
It's Official: China's Military Has 5 New Theater Commands
February 02, 2016
It's Official: China's Military Has 5 New Theater Commands
China scrapped its seven military regions in favor of five theater commands.
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It's Official: China's Military Has 5 New Theater Commands
The New Military Force in Charge of China’s Nuclear Weapons
January 05, 2016
The New Military Force in Charge of China’s Nuclear Weapons
Goodbye Second Artillery Force; hello PLA Rocket Force.
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The New Military Force in Charge of China’s Nuclear Weapons
China’s Military Reforms and Risk Escalation
December 10, 2015
China’s Military Reforms and Risk Escalation
The devolution of authority portends a rise in dangerous incidents.
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China’s Military Reforms and Risk Escalation
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The Diplomat Brief
Interview
Erin Murphy on the State of Myanmar’s Economy
April 09, 2019
Erin Murphy on the State of Myanmar’s Economy
A conversation on the future of Myanmar's economy, and the implications for domestic and international actors.
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