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A Sharper Approach to China’s Military-Civil Fusion Strategy Begins by Dispelling Myths
MCF isn't new. It's not all-encompassing. It's not even uniquely Chinese.
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Regulate Social-Media Companies
They have proven unwilling to change algorithms and data-collection policies that stoke extremism and undermine national security.
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Great Powers Must Talk to Each Other About AI
Even as they compete, major militaries have reason to cooperate: to avoid misunderstanding and to establish best practices and pragmatic parameters.
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China, Russia Deepen Technological Ties
With joint dialogues, incubators, and technology parks, Beijing and Moscow are seeking to overcome deficiencies and compete with the United States.
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Weaponizing Biotech: How China's Military Is Preparing for a 'New Domain of Warfare'
Under Beijing's civil-military fusion strategy, the PLA is sponsoring research on gene editing, human performance enhancement, and 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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Great Power Rivalry Is Also a War For Talent
China’s military is working harder to find and keep good people. The U.S. must step up its own efforts.
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Why China’s Military Wants to Beat the US to a Next-Gen Cell Network
For Beijing, the race to 5G has always been linked to its national strategy for military-civil fusion.
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China Has a ‘Space Force.’ What Are Its Lessons for the Pentagon?
The U.S. military must find new ways to leverage commercial innovation in order to contend with China in space.
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Spooky Action: Sorting Hype from Reality in China’s Quantum-Tech Quest
Beijing is talking a big game. The US need not overreact — but it should act.
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The Pursuit of AI Is More Than an Arms Race
Dealing wisely with the challenges of artificial intelligence requires reframing the current debates.
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Chinese Sub Commanders May Get AI Help for Decision-Making
But can a recent news report be taken at face value? A CNAS fellow unpacks the intersection of Chinese tech, messaging, and naval power.
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