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China Iran Relations Closer Look

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Since diplomatic ties between China and Iran were established in 1971, the two countries have developed complex political, economic, and military relations. China has provided much-needed trade and investment to Iran, and as Iran has become increasingly isolated, China has gradually become the dominant external player in Iran’s economy. Chinese companies have played a particularly important role in developing Iran’s energy sector through oil purchases and major investments in resource extraction and infrastructure. Though China rarely trumpets its relationship with Iran, it maintains strong political ties with Tehran, and since the 1980s it has helped strengthen the country’s military with arms sales and military exchanges.

). Participants, who included academics and analysts from think-tanks in Washington, were asked to address the following issues: the interests and actors involved in the China-Iran economic relationship; security issues in China-Iran relations; the larger context of China-Iran relations; and, the implications of this relationship for the U.S. and regional security. This CNA report is based ... and possible sales of dual-use technologies. This evolving security relationship will have important implications for the United States and its friends and allies. The China-Iran relationship

pla update: Issue 12, July 17, 2023

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PLA Update, Issue 12, is a CNA China Studies Program monthly newsletter, with summaries of Chinese media coverage of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA).

of simulated training. LAWS AND REGULATIONS CMC Issues New Code of Conduct for Officers' Social Activities PLA officers are subject to new rules governing their interactions with virtually ... with people outside the military as well as their virtual interactions on the internet and social media platforms. DOCTRINAL ISSUES PLA Paper Discusses Importance of Low-Altitude dominance An article ... systems. The authors noted that because of outstanding issues in the stability and dependability of AI technologies, it will continue to be imperative in the near term to have "people in the loop

pla update: Issue 11, June 20, 2023

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PLA Update, Issue 11, is a CNA China Studies Program monthly newsletter, with summaries of Chinese media coverage of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA).

of challenges that the PLA faces as it seeks to achieve its modernization objectives over the next two and a half decades. Addressing the security environment, Shen warned that instability and uncertainty ... country, be capable of effectively safeguarding national security, and have strong influence internationally. People's Republic of China (PRC) leaders view the PLA's achievement of the goal as imperative to realizing the overarching strategy of rejuvenating the country into a "great modern socialist country." DOCTRINAL ISSUES PLA Daily Calls For Developing Culture of Mission Command

Inclusive NatSec May 2023

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The May Inclusive NatSec event examined how “Disinformation Divides Communities of Color”. Dr. Jonathan Corpus Ong, a professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and an Andrew Carnegie fellow, and Kavitha Rajagopalan, director of the Asian Media Initiative at the City University of New York’s Center for Community Media were featured speakers.

of Massachusetts Amherst and an Andrew Carnegie fellow, and Kavitha Rajagopalan, director of the Asian Media Initiative at the City University of New York’s Center for Community Media were featured speakers. On May 17, 2023, CNA held the third Inclusive National Security event of this year under the theme “intersectionality.” The May event, “How Disinformation Divides Communities of Color,” was hosted in recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. It explored how manipulative disinformation campaigns can take advantage of racist narratives and activate

Chinas Revolution in Doctrinal Affairs

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This paper raises a number of important questions on China's views on nuclear doctrine and nuclear operations that will have a direct bearing on the future of strategic stability in US-China relations.

 and subsequently in China, also give PLA operations professionals and theorists cause for pause and self-reassessments of its external security situation provided added impetus to the need for doctrinal change. China’s perception of it own changing security landscape during this period was highlighted by the need to enhance its ability to deter Taiwan’s drift away from the mainland. It was also influenced by an increasing distrust of U.S. intentions toward China, concerns about India’s ambitions as a rising regional power, increasing uncertainty over Japan’s evolving role in regional security and military

pla update: Issue 16, December 1, 2023

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PLA Update, Issue 16, is a CNA China Studies Program monthly newsletter, with summaries of Chinese media coverage of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA).

by Senior Colonel Xu Kui-a professor at the PLA National Defense University's (NDU) National Security College-that discussed differences between the concepts of war mobilization and national ... enforcement, and maritime security. Since the previous issue of PLA UPDATE , the PLA concluded several bilateral and multilateral exercises with countries around China's land and maritime periphery ... forces of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and five Southeast Asian countries: Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. The exercise was divided into land and sea stages with a focus

Ukraine’s Ripple Effect on Russia’s Indo-Pacific Horizon

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Elizabeth Wishnick examines how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has impacted the country’s economic and strategic prospects with the Asia-Pacific states.

China Studies Program . She is an expert in Sino-Russian relations, Asian security and Arctic geopolitics.   This article was originally published by the Danish Institute of International Studies ... by Southeast Asian states to his war on Ukraine. Most Southeast Asian states, being acutely sensitive to sovereignty issues, supported the March 2, 2022 UN resolution condemning the Russian invasion ... . In the past year, the Indo-Pacific has seen a tightening of security relationships, putting many Southeast Asian states that seek to avoid taking sides overtly in an especially difficult position

CNA Inclusive National Security Initiative: Racism and the Work of Diplomacy

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CNA National Security: Racism and the Work of Diplomacy Event Summary

Racism and the Work of Diplomacy CNA National Security: Racism and the Work of Diplomacy Event Summary Rapporteur: Emily Mushen On May 19, 2021, CNA held its third Inclusive National Security event (@InclusiveNatSec on Twitter). This series explores the intersection of structural bias and national security, and this event (recording here) focused on the relationship between racism and the work ... , and we anticipate that we will see mid- and entry-level personnel encouraged by these changes.  In looking at how D&I issues affect our ability to compete with other great powers, it is important

Chinese Information Shaping in Thailand

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The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has embarked on a campaign to shape what audiences around the world read, hear, and watch about China. This focuses on China’s efforts to shape information in its neighbor, Thailand.

to the outbreak of the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Issues to watch As China’s footprint in Thailand’s information environment continues to evolve, key issues to watch include ... Asian countries, which Beijing may see as a shortcoming in its effort to bolster its “soft power” in Thailand. If PRC entertainment companies engage in more joint productions with local Thai media ... to improve digital security, data visualization, and web scraping are increasingly necessary to be an effective independent journalist in Thailand’s information environment. Ryan Loomis Heidi Holz

What a Stronger U.S.-Philippine Alliance Means for Beijing

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James Bellacqua examines the impact of greater security cooperation between the U.S. and the Philippines on Beijing and the Indo-Pacific region.

What a Stronger U.S.-Philippine Alliance Means for Beijing James Bellacqua examines the impact of greater security cooperation between the U.S. and the Philippines on Beijing and the Indo-Pacific ... security cooperation has improved significantly under the new Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. On April 11, the U.S. Secretaries of State and Defense and their Philippine counterparts held ... momentum in U.S.–Philippine security cooperation stands in contrast to the period of stagnation that characterized bilateral defense ties throughout the previous administration of President Rodrigo