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PLAN
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.
China Evacuates Foreign Nationals from Yemen
By Ankit Panda
China just evacuated foreign nationals from 10 countries from a war zone.
Taiwan's Newest Weapon Against China
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Taipei has just commissioned a new guided missile corvette designed to target Chinese surface vessels.
What Can Mussolini’s Navy Teach Us About Chinese Naval Power?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The history of the Italian navy offers great lessons why overestimating your enemy’s capabilities is dangerous.
What Can the Middle Ages Teach Us About US Naval Strategy?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The history of European chivalry offers valuable insights for analyzing the Sino-US naval competition.
China's 'New Normal' in 2015: Cause for Concern?
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat's editors discuss China's defense budget, South China Sea reclamation efforts, anti-terror law, and more.
This Is Still the One Article To Read on Chinese Naval Strategy in 2015
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A recent article expands the debate on Chinese anti-access/area denial strategies.
US China Commission Moves Beyond the 'China Threat' Hype
By Greg Austin
A new report represents a major evolution in U.S. understanding of the PLA.
The Truth About China's Aircraft Carriers
By Greg Austin
The hype surrounding Chinese aircraft carriers disregards PLAN budget realities.
China’s Ghost Fleet in the Indian Ocean
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Are the stories surrounding China’s Indian Ocean fleet just wishful thinking?
'The Fog of Peace': Why We Are Not Able to Predict Military Power
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Our obsession with technology can pose problems in doing good analysis.
The One Article to Read on Chinese Naval Strategy in 2015
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A fascinating new paper by two academics asks us to question a fundamental assumption about China’s naval buildup.