Institute for National Strategic Studies

📖 New Book Alert! 📖 We're excited to share that "China’s Quest for Military Supremacy" by Joel Wuthnow & Phillip Saunders is now available in the U.S. This in-depth analysis explores #China’s military ambitions, their constraints, and what it would take for the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to emerge as a dominant global force. A must-read for anyone interested in defense strategy, international security, and U.S.-China relations. Learn more👉 https://lnkd.in/eyjBktDz Congratulations to Phil and Joel, two of our experts from the #INSS China Center! 🎉 #ChinaMilitary #China #MilitaryStrategy #DefenseStrategy #Military #Modernization #GlobalSecurity #PLA #DoD

🎧 In a recent episode of the #ChinaPower Podcast by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Dr. Joel Wuthnow and Dr. Phil Saunders discuss their new book on the People’s Liberation Army (PLA): “China’s Quest for Military Supremacy.” Dr. Wuthnow outlines how the #PLA has entered a “new era” under Xi Jinping, characterized by greater confidence, structural reforms, and an expanding operational reach. Dr. Saunders then highlights how the PLA is increasingly being used to shape the Indo-Pacific region, citing #China’s recent live-fire exercises near Australia and New Zealand as an example of its more assertive posture. Both experts also delve into key challenges facing the PLA, from Xi Jinping’s efforts to tighten party control to persistent corruption and political reliability issues. Finally, the two experts assess the PLA’s progress becoming more joint, its nuclear modernization efforts, and the broader implications for U.S. and regional security. They conclude by discussing their views on how a second Trump administration could impact PLA behavior and China’s strategic calculations. Listen and learn more: https://lnkd.in/eSmUNA8N #INSS #DoD #ChineseMilitary #Military #MilitarySupremacy #NationalSecurity #GlobalSecurity

It was great to join NYU's Maria Adele Carrai and co-author Phillip S. for an early book talk podcast for "China's Quest for Military Supremacy" (book launches in the U.S. on March 18) on YouTube. https://t.co/f9zIiNV0wg

🛰️🌑🌌 #INSS is proud to contribute to conversations around space, nuclear weapons, and law. In February, Todd Pennington was featured on a panel at U.S. Space Command's Fifth Annual Legal Conference. The panel focused on Legal Issues Arising from Nuclear Weapons in Outer Space. Moderated by Madison Walker (United States Air Force Academy professor and Stanton Foundation Visiting Scientist), the panel also featured Major Brian Green (Chief of Space and Operations Law and Space Law Instructor, Space Training and Readiness Command) and Alex Gilbert (Director of Space & Planetary Regulation for Zeno Power). This year’s conference theme was Space Law in the Decisive Decade. 👉 https://lnkd.in/esbJtMS7 #DoD #INSS #Space #SpaceLaw #USSPACECOM #NationalSecurity

How is China reshaping its military strategy in the 21st century? Dr. Phillip Saunders and Dr. Joel Wuthnow, leading experts in Chinese military and security affairs, discuss insights from their latest book. They explore the modernization of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), China’s global military footprint, and the future of warfare. 📚 The book China’s Quest for Military Supremacy is out March 18. Watch the discussion here: https://lnkd.in/equ-hABM #INSS #DoD #China #ChineseMilitary #Military #Warfare #Podcast #PLA

🌌 Space technology is inherently "dual-use," meaning it serves both civilian and military purposes—often from the same satellite. This dynamic raises important questions about commercial space integration and national security law. #INSS Faculty Mr. Todd Pennington (pictured center) discussed these issues at a recent panel hosted by the Colorado Space Business Roundtable. The panel was about The New DoD and U.S. Space Force Policies on the Use of Commercial Space Assets and Dual-Use Issues. Todd was joined by experts across the field. The panel was moderated by Skip Smith (Chair of the Space and Satellite Industry Group at Greenberg Traurig, LLP). It also featured experts including Dennis Burnett (General Counsel for HawkEye 360), Professor Jack Beard (Director of the Space, Cyber, and National Security Law Program at University of Nebraska College of Law), and Matt Linton (General Counsel for True Anomaly). Read more: https://lnkd.in/et3hXd8J #INSS #DoD #Space #SpacePolicy #NationalSecurity #DualUseTechnology #SpaceStrategy #SpaceForce

A crucial question in modern warfare: Are we witnessing a shift towards defensive dominance? As new technologies converge in state-on-state conflicts, understanding the balance between offense and defense becomes more important. #INSS Faculty T.X. Hammes, Center for Strategic Research, focuses on the tactical level of warfare, using the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia as a case study. He highlights the use of 20th-century technology alongside cutting-edge innovations like long-range precision fires, drones, and electronic warfare. Read “Rising Dominance of the Tactical Defense” in the 57th issue of the Hellenic National Defence College (HNDC)’s Review ATHENA: https://lnkd.in/e3FcxsxW #INSS #DoD #MilitaryStrategy #Defense #Dominance #Warfare #UkraineRussia #EmergingTechnologies #Geopolitics #GlobalSecurity

How can Professional Military Education (#PME) stay focused on #warfighting? In Joint Force Quarterly's "The Urgency of Warfighting Renewal: Five Principles for Today’s Professional Military Education," the authors outline five key principles to realign PME with its core mission: 1. PME must be about warfighting 2. How warfighting is defined for PME matters tremendously 3. Degrees conferred are professional degrees 4. The "customers" for PME are joint and Service leadership 5. A warfighting focus in PME means faculty selection matters tremendously Read the full article in JFQ 116 here: https://lnkd.in/eARUD_vd Joint Force Quarterly is published quarterly by NDU Press, on of our INSS Centers! #INSS #DoD #Warfighter #MilitaryStrategy #Readiness #USMilitary

Risk is frequently misunderstood or ignored, leading to flawed assumptions and costly strategic failures. By prioritizing risk analysis, senior leaders can make better-informed decisions, adapt strategies effectively, and improve national security outcomes. You must read Frank Hoffman’s latest work from Joint Force Quarterly 116 on the relationship of risk in U.S. national security strategy formulation: https://lnkd.in/eNAjGr3P #INSS #DoD #Warfighting #Readiness #Accountability #NationalSecurity #MilitaryStrategy #USMilitary