Chinese Naval Capabilities
TOPIC SPONSOR: China Aerospace Studies Institute
Analysis of PRC's naval capabilities.
- Cruden, Maj. David S., "Clipping the Dragon's Wings: Gaining and Maintaining Air Superiority in the South China Sea," ACSC thesis, 2020, 50 pgs.
- Hafner, Lt. Commander Luke M., USN, "Evaluation of Pearl Harbor Necessitates a Much-Needed Boost," eSchool Thesis, 2019, 37 pgs.
- Hansen, Col. R.D.E., "The Shift of Focus: Operating in a Maritime Domain," AWC elective (Joint Fires), 2020, 12 pgs.
- Henel, LCDR Alexander J., "Chinese Military Expansions: Effects on US Naval Power Projection and the National Defense Strategy," ACSC thesis, 2020, 45 pgs.
- Johnson, LCDR Kyle A., "Death from Below: How the US Navy Can Capitalize on 21st Century Submarine Technology," ACSC thesis, 2020, 38 pgs.
- Kirklin, Russell J., "It's a 'We Said, Xi Said' Situation: Analyzing CCP Perceptions of US Freedom of Navigation Operations," SAASS thesis, 2020, 99 pgs.
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- Theriault, LCDR Luke "John Doe", "Moving the Fulcrum: Applying Lessons from Russia-Ukraine War on Asymmetric Naval Warfare to a Potential Defense of Taiwan against a Chinese Invasion," ACSC paper (PACAF RTF), 2024, 24 pgs.
- Veenhof, Maj. Nick, "An Analysis of the East China Sea ADIZ and its Consequences," ACSC elective paper, 2020, 19 pgs. Prize Winner: Outstanding International Officer Research Award
- Wielert, Maj. Corey, "Salami, Cabbage and Little Blue Men: China's Maritime Militia in the South China Sea," ACSC elective paper, 2019, 13 pgs.
- Wielert, Maj. Corey, "Slicing the Chinese Salami: Binding Engagement and International Law in the South China Sea," ACSC elective paper, 2020, 14 pgs.