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Chinese Propaganda Goes Tech-Savvy to Reach a New Generation
As the Party’s propaganda strategies become more nuanced and sophisticated, so should our frameworks for understanding them.
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China’s Army May Miss Some of Its Modernization Goals
But the PLA will still have more modern armored brigades than the United States.
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China’s Credibility Problem
Beijing’s string of violated agreements is starting to weigh heavily on U.S.-China relations.
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Ep. 52: Ali Wyne on the US, China and 'Great Power Competition'
Ali has been giving America’s so-called Great Power Competition with Russia and China a great deal of thought lately — especially when it comes to China.
Science & Tech
How Dissidents Are Using Shortwave Radio to Broadcast News Into China
Pro-democracy forces are locked in a cat-and-mouse game with the Chinese government, playing out on the airwaves, the internet and across the globe.
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But What About China?
To treat great-power competition as an afterthought is irresponsible, even dangerous. The 2020 presidential candidates did just that.
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Ep. 50: Cyberwarfare yesterday
This episode, we survey the history of cyberwarfare — from the ascent of Chinese hackers this century to the arrest of a Soviet-linked hacker 30 years ago, and a lot in between.
Threats
How the US Could Lose a War With China
It’s not that the Chinese Communist Party would take over Washington. But in its own region, China has the advantage.
Threats
South Korea's Tough Choice: The US or China?
Caught between its security ally and its top trading partner, Seoul is trying to have it all.
Science & Tech
When Trump Threatens Google, Here’s What He Doesn’t Get
Days after the Treasury Secretary cleared the U.S. tech giant of national security concerns, the president was rage-tweeting again.
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FBI Director Names China the Nation's Most ‘Severe Counterintelligence Threat’
Russia also shows no signs of stopping its election interference efforts ahead of 2020, Christopher Wray told lawmakers.
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The Future of Conflict is Proxy Warfare, Again
A new CNA study offers seven lessons from America’s experience with supporting one side from afar.
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How Smaller States are Choosing Sides in the Indian Ocean
From Sri Lanka to Kenya, governments try to balance major-power influence — except in arms purchases.
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Ep. 49: Cyberwarfare tomorrow
This episode, we turn to the future world of cyberwarfare — from life after encryption to the 5G debate, from the next election to the next generation of cyber professionals, and a lot more.
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The US Is Unprepared to Mobilize for Great Power Conflict
In an era of lightning wars and easy-to-reach civilian populations, U.S. planners are giving mobilization far less attention than it requires.
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Europe Has No Attractive Options in the Post-INF World
Soon to be back in the nuclear line of fire, Europeans wonder how to get arms control back on the international agenda.
Science & Tech
Interior Dept. Will Buy Chinese Drones Despite Spy Concerns
Agency officials say they have taken various technical precautions to keep DJI from gathering intelligence with their drones.
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Russia, China Offer Challenges in the Arctic
America’s top naval commander in Europe looks at the geostrategic challenges of the warming High North.
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China Should Consider Supporting a Korean Nuclear Deal
If Beijing hoped that a nuclear North Korea would decrease U.S. presence in the Pacific, that strategy has backfired.
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