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China Military Support Facility in Djibouti

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In November 2015, China publicly acknowledged for the first time that it is building its first overseas military facility in Djibouti, which is also home to the largest U.S. military installation in Africa. How did China come to establish its first overseas military support facility in Djibouti? What do we know about this facility and how it might be used, and what insights can we glean from the process to better understand where China’s military might go next? This paper provides a preliminary look at the origins of China’s military support facility in Djibouti. It explores the evolution of the economic and security relations between the two countries that led to the establishment of the facility, how it may be used, and what it may tell us about future Chinese military facilities abroad. It also assesses the implications of the growing economic and military ties between the two countries for the United States and the U.S. Navy.

a fundamental shift in China’s foreign and security policy. China’s leaders have long used its lack of overseas military facilities as a means to differentiate its economic expansion from that of Western ... China Military Support Facility in Djibouti China’s Military Support Facility in Djibouti: The Economic and Security Dimensions of China’s First Overseas Base In November 2015, China publicly ... ’s military might go next? This paper provides a preliminary look at the origins of China’s military support facility in Djibouti. It explores the evolution of the economic and security relations

russian media analysis: Issue 7, January 7, 2022

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Russian Perspectives on Western Military Activities

of interest for Russian foreign policy commentators. Vladimir Vinokurov asks “what the US defeat in Afghanistan” means nearly half a year on. In a wide-ranging argument, he concludes that the withdrawal ... the United States as an “operetta democracy,” due to a “series of failures in domestic and foreign policy.” The authors frame the event as a means for the United States to “consolidate the shaky position ... in the ensuing effort to resolve the crisis. Meanwhile, Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov expressed concerns about military developments in Ukraine. Several articles also address Defense Minister Shoigu's

PRC Economic Activity in the Arctic

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On March 14, 2022, CNA hosted a National Security Seminar on Arctic investment and economic activity by the People’s Republic of China (PRC).

military interests may factor in the medium to long term, for the time being, economic strategy remains the key driver of PRC Arctic policy. Julian G. Waller /reports/2022/03 ... PRC Economic Activity in the Arctic PRC Economic Activity in the Arctic: Implications and Opportunities for the United States and Europe On March 14, 2022, CNA hosted a National Security Seminar on Arctic investment and economic activity by the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The conversation touched on a variety of issues related to China’s growing economic interest in the Arctic

china ai and autonomy report: Issue 2, November 9, 2021

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The China AI and Autonomy Report, issue 2, is a biweekly newsletter published by CNA, on artificial intelligence and autonomy in China.

in the field of cyber security. POLICY AND GOVERNANCE During a Politburo study session on China’s digital economy, Xi Jinping emphasized accelerating the construction of an “intelligent ... for improvement in the digital economic governance system with the strengthening of laws, rules, and policies. Assistant Professor Wang Peng of the  Gaoling School of Artificial Intelligence ... protection over the past several years. In the past, IP cases involving PRC and foreign companies have mostly concerned alleged infringements by PRC parties, according to a report by the  Financial Times

pla update: Issue 1, February 4, 2022

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PLA Update, Issue 1, is a CNA China Studies Program monthly newsletter, with summaries of Chinese media coverage of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA).

as economic benefits to the families of deceased service members. The CMC Committee of Secrecy Protection (中央军委保密委员会)   issued interim provisions   on the scope of military secrets in various ... ] the configuration of the functions of the People’s Armed Police Force mobilization, economic mobilization, civil air defense, transportation readiness, and national defense education.” As General ... with a foreign military.   JOINT SEA 2021 culminated with “round-the-clock   ASW drills   ” from 16–17 October, which featured coordinated submarine searches between the two navies’ fixed-wing

Diagnosing the Boko Haram Conflict

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The intent of this report is to provide the appropriate type of information—at the appropriate level of granularity—in order to inform U.S. government efforts to develop more effective approaches to countering Boko Haram. The goal is to help U.S. planners and decision-makers understand the conflict as an interconnected system and, eventually, to develop targeted, conflict-sensitive strategies for assisting the Nigerian government. Specifically, this report seeks to diagnose and dissect the conflict by identifying relevant political, economic, social, and security factors at work in northeast Nigeria, by analyzing how key actors mobilize grievances and institutional resiliencies to drive or mitigate conflict, and by forecasting how conflict dynamics might evolve in the future.

operations in Africa. The United States, which designated Boko Haram a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) in November 2013, also has concerns that the group could target its diplomatic and economic ... , this report seeks to diagnose and dissect the conflict by identifying relevant political, economic, social, and security factors at work in northeast Nigeria, by analyzing how key actors mobilize ... Haram conflict for numerous reasons. The U.S. has long viewed Nigeria as a strategically important country whose stability and influence are key factors in U.S. policy and interests in Africa. Nigeria

Exploring the India China Relationship

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China and India have interacted with one another for thousands of years, especially in the areas of trade and religion. For centuries, however, the scope of their interaction was limited by the barrier of the Himalayan Mountains. When each country established a new government—India in 1947 and China in 1949—the relationship began to shift, and the two countries established formal diplomatic relations in 1950. The same year, China invaded Tibet, thus eliminating the geographic buffer between China and India. The China-India relationship was further altered in 1962, when Indian troops moved to assert Indian territorial rights along the disputed Himalayan border with China. In response, China launched a counter-offensive and pushed the Indian troops back from the border. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) moved into India’s northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh and part of Kashmir, killing 3,000 Indian troops. Since this clash, China and India have maintained the world’s longest unresolved border dispute.

years, China and India face challenges—such as the ongoing border dispute, the tensions over economic and foreign policy issues, and the Tibet question—that place limits on how close they can become ... , on economic issues, China and India are likely to continue to cooperate where it is mutually beneficial, but trade-related frictions will continue to hamper the relationship.  In recent years, China and India ... failure to declare China a market economy, and China’s relentless focus on the purchase of raw materials, will put a strain on the China-India economic relationship. As both China and India expand

Powering Americas Defense

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To better inform U.S. policymakers and the pub- lic about the impact of America’s energy choices on national security policies, CNA, a nonprofit research organization that runs the Center for Naval Analyses and the Institute for Public Re- search, convened a panel of retired senior mili- tary officers and national security experts. The Military Advisory Board consists of retired generals and admirals from all four services, many of whom served on the Military Advisory Board that produced the 2007 report, National Security and the Threat of Climate Change. That report found that “climate change, national se- curity, and energy dependence are a related set of global challenges.” This new volume builds on that finding by con- sidering the security risks inherent in America’s current energy posture, energy choices the nation can make to enhance our national security, the impact of climate change on our energy choices and our national security, and the role DoD can play in the nation’s approach to energy security. These issues were viewed through the lens of the extensive military experience of the Military Ad- visory Board. The issues were considered solely for their impact on America’s national security.

, and economically: U.S. dependence on oil weakens internation- al leverage, undermines foreign policy objectives, and entangles America with unstable or hostile regimes. Inefficient use and overreliance on oil burdens the military, undermines combat effectiveness, and exacts a huge price tag—in dollars and lives. U.S. dependence on fossil fuels undermines economic stability, which is critical to national ... the costs—both economic and geopolitical—of using carbon-based fuels. Destabilization driven by ongoing climate change has the potential to add significantly to the mission burden of the U.S. military

China Studies Program

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Washington’s largest non-governmental research group on China security affairs and the People's Liberation Army. China experts with language skills.

national security and policy decisions benefit from the insights of CNA China analysts with deep context, language skills, and experience working, living or studying in the Mandarin speaking world. Their analyses span PRC military affairs, foreign policy, economic statecraft, technological developments, and strategic communications, among others. Maryanne Kivlehan-Wise Research Program Director ... Pollpeter's Testimony Prepared for the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission Hearing on "China’s Pursuit of Defense Technologies https://www.uscc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-04

china ai and autonomy report: Issue 22, September 8, 2022

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The China AI and Autonomy Report, issue 22, is a biweekly newsletter published by CNA, on artificial intelligence and autonomy in China.

tension and confrontation” with the PRC. In an earlier response to the drone incursions, a PRC Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that “Chinese drones flying about Chinese territory ... can be used to amplify the effects of political disintegration, economic sanctions, diplomatic offensives, and military operations in order to “exert full-dimensional pressure on target audiences and achieve the goal of defeating the enemy without fighting.” Policy The PRC Ministry of Transport has released the first national draft guideline on the use of autonomous vehicles for public