People's Liberation Army

August 7, 2025 | Jack Burnham |

China Releases Footage of Major Missile Test To Threaten U.S.

China’s military celebrated its birthday by subtly threatening the United States. On July 31, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Rocket Force, the military service responsible for China’s conventional...

July 21, 2025 | Jack Burnham, Johanna Yang

Protecting Our Communications Networks by Promoting Transparency Regarding Foreign Adversary Control

July 16, 2025 | Jack Burnham, Miles Kershner

Reversing Previous Restrictions, Washington Allows NVIDIA To Sell Advanced Chips to China

The Trump administration is giving China a much-needed boost in the race for artificial intelligence (AI). After a White House meeting between President Donald Trump and NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, the company...

July 10, 2025 | RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery, Craig Singleton

The Battle for Display Dominance

Chinese dominance in display technologies poses a critical national security threat, demanding urgent US action to secure supply chains.

July 3, 2025 | Lydia LaFavor, Jack Burnham, Natalie Ecanow

5 Things to Know About China-Iran Security Cooperation

China and Iran both seek to counter American influence in the Middle East and have long cooperated to further that shared goal. China provides Iran with inputs for its ballistic missile program, helps...

May 15, 2025 | Craig Singleton, Jack Burnham, Leah Siskind, Johanna Yang

Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion

May 6, 2025 | Jack Burnham, Johanna Yang

Notice of Request for Public Comments on Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical Ingredients

April 21, 2025 | Jack Burnham, Johanna Yang

Probing DeepSeek’s Success, House Select Committee on China Opens Investigation into Nvidia

The United States is expanding its efforts to stymie the rise of China’s technology sector. On April 16, the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) opened an investigation into Nvidia’s...

April 14, 2025 | RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery, Jiwon Ma

Promoting the Integrity and Security of Telecommunications Certification Bodies, Measurement Facilities, and the Equipment Authorization Program

April 10, 2025 | Johanna Yang, Jack Burnham

To Beat China, America Must Balance AI Innovation with National Security

While the White House is busy restricting trade with China, it keeps unlocking the back gate. Even as the Department of Commerce expanded export restrictions on March 26 to prevent...

April 7, 2025 | Ryan Brobst, Bradley Bowman

Arsenal of Democracy

Arming Taiwan, Ukraine, and Israel While Strengthening the U.S. Industrial Base

April 3, 2025 | Jack Burnham |

Signaling Displeasure With Washington, China Conducts Military Exercises Around Taiwan

China’s psychological warfare on Taiwan is intensifying. Following its largest military exercises around Taiwan in three decades last December, Beijing has launched a new series of military drills. On...

March 27, 2025 | Jack Burnham |

China’s Military Reportedly Deploys DeepSeek AI for Non-Combat Duties

Though battlefield deployment may be a distant ambition, China’s military is putting AI into service behind the front lines. The South China Morning Post reported on March 23 that the People’s Liberation...

March 20, 2025 | Cleo Paskal |

Crossroads of Competition

China in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands

March 13, 2025 | Jack Burnham, Johanna Yang

Chinese Leader Xi Jinping Calls for Greater Local Support for Military Modernization

Returning to its roots in the countryside, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is going local to pursue its grand ambitions. During the Two Sessions, the annual gathering of China’s top political and military...

March 5, 2025 | Cleo Paskal |

Examining the Office of Insular Affairs’ Role in Fostering Prosperity in the Pacific Territories and Addressing External Threats to Peace and Security

March 5, 2025 | Craig Singleton |

Countering Threats Posed by the Chinese Communist Party to U.S. National Security

February 27, 2025 | Jack Burnham, Reece Breaux

In Sign of Deepening Ties, China Signs Agreements With Cook Islands

China has increased its presence in Oceania, undermining regional confidence in the United States and threatening sea lines critical for Australia’s and New Zealand’s security. On February 22, China...

February 25, 2025 | Craig Singleton |

Missed Milestones

Evaluating The Last Four Years in the EAP Region and Unseized Opportunities Under President Trump

February 20, 2025 | RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery, Bradley Bowman, John Hardie, Joe Dougherty

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: Three Years Later