The Overseas Chinese: Where They Are and the PRC’s Vision

Captain Alexander C. PumerantzThe People’s Republic of China (PRC) has placed an increasingly greater emphasis on engagement with the communities of Chinese citizens abroad and foreign citizens of Chinese descent, collectively known as the Overseas Chinese. In this paper, the location of the

Chinese Investment in the Data Economy

Captain Jesse LuboveChina is one of the leaders of the internet data economy, and Chinese investments in this area have both commercial and national security implications for the U.S. With apps like TikTok and WeChat, China has collected vast amounts of internet data from millions of Americans. This

Accelerate Change or Lose Bangladesh

Captain Ariful Haqueithin the next five to ten years, China is likely to use its increased economic, infrastructure and military cooperation with Bangladesh as part of its efforts to combat theWestern world order and expand from a regional to a global power broker. China has established an economic

ISR Considerations for US National Security The Case for Nigeria

Captain Misty LastNigeria is the largest, wealthiest, and most influential country within the Gulf of Guinea (GoG) in Africa’s west coast. The GoG is strategically important due to its proximity to the Atlantic trading routes, its access to the Americas, hydrocarbon-rich region, and a trading

Taiwan: The Fight for Democracy

Captain Austin C. PorterUsing the instruments of power (IOP): Diplomatic, Information, Military and Economic domains, this paper presents options for a U.S. response to current escalating aggression from Chairman Xi Jinping over Taiwanese independence and U.S. interests in the East Asia Island

Russia Invades the Baltic States: How and Why NATO Must Liberate the Region

Captain George O. WeltonRussian aggression and malign influence continues to rise throughout the European theater. The threat from Russia is currently focused on Ukraine, but that could easily shift north to the Baltic region. The key difference between Russian threats to Ukraine and the Baltic

Russian and Chinese historical identity effect on their foreign policy and how that pertains to U.S. GCP grand strategy

Captain Daniel E. AzanThe Rise and Fall of empires over the course of a millennia forged the Russian and Chinese cultural identity. These historical identities have cemented foreign policies decisions and continue to impact the decision making in both of these nations. While Russia is an attempting

Reframing Information Warfare Targeting for Complex Adaptive Systems

Captain Amuru SerikyakuConventional Department of Defense analysis and targeting methodologies view the adversary as a mechanical system. Today, the adversary is broadly defined as a faction of related functional components (individuals, organizations, capabilities, and functions) that enable

Modernizing the Air Force Chaplain Corps for Agile Combat Employment

The Air Force Chaplain Corps must modernize to support Agile Combat Employment (ACE) and prepare for peer conflict, shifting away from outdated chapel-focused operations designed for low-intensity conflicts. By embedding chaplains directly with units, equipping them with practical expeditionary

Venomed Quills: A Systematic Approach to Maximizing Taiwanese Endurance

In April 2024, Congress allocated $1.9 billion to enhance Taiwan's defense capabilities, focusing on addressing vulnerabilities in energy and supply chains, improving command and control systems, and integrating ISR and strike capabilities. This approach aims to ensure Taiwan's survival

The Strategic Advantage in Space. Who Has It?

USAF Role in the Electromagnetic Pulse Vulnerability of the United States Critical Infrastructure

Automating OIE with Large Language Models

Contemporary Lessons from British Offshore Balancing Strategy in the Napoleonic Wars

The PRC and the Overseas Chinese

Aligning DAF with Program Management Industry Standard