Tai Ming Cheung

Jeffrey Engstrom

Scott Warren Harold

Michael S. Chase

Kristen A. Gunness

Susan Puska

Samuel K. Berkowitz

Through extensive primary source analysis and independent analysis, this report seeks to answer a number of important questions regarding the state of China’s armed forces. The authors found that the PLA is keenly aware of its many weaknesses and is vigorously striving to correct them. Although it is only natural to focus on the PLA’s growing capabilities, understanding the PLA’s weaknesses—and its self-assessments—is no less important.

Assessing the Weaknesses of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA)

China’s Incomplete Military Transformation

Martin C. Libicki

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This study explores U.S. policy options for managing cyberspace relations with China via agreements and norms of behavior. If negotiations can lead to meaningful norms, this report looks at what each side might offer to achieve an acceptable outcome.

Getting to Yes with China in Cyberspace

Edward Geist

Cynthia Dion-Schwarz

Sarah E. Evans

V. Ray Koym

Scott Savitz

Lloyd Thrall

This study analyzes technological successes and identifies capability gaps regarding technological countermeasures to radioactive contamination caused by the Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear power plant accident.

Technological Lessons from the Fukushima Dai-Ichi Accident

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