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Tracking China’s Naval Modernization at Key Shipyards

Work continues apace on a rapid buildup of China’s navy. Recent satellite imagery of Jiangnan Shipyard and Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard shows significant progress on China’s third aircraft carrier, a new Type 075 amphibious assault ship, and several other new vessels. 

Commentary by Matthew P. Funaiole Brian Hart Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. and Samantha Lu — November 21, 2023

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Tracking China’s Naval Modernization at Key Shipyards

Work continues apace on a rapid buildup of China’s navy. Recent satellite imagery of Jiangnan Shipyard and Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard shows significant progress on China’s third aircraft carrier, a new Type 075 amphibious assault ship, and several other new vessels. 

Commentary by Matthew P. Funaiole Brian Hart Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. and Samantha Lu — November 21, 2023

Fireside Chat with LTG Berrier

Please join CSIS on November 1st at 1:30 pm ET for a fireside chat with Lieutenant General Scott Berrier, Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). Tune in to hear how DIA is posturing to meet rising geostrategic challenges.

Event — November 1, 2023

Fireside Chat with LTG Berrier

Please join CSIS on November 1st at 1:30 pm ET for a fireside chat with Lieutenant General Scott Berrier, Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). Tune in to hear how DIA is posturing to meet rising geostrategic challenges.

Transcript — November 1, 2023

In the Shadow of Ukraine

Russian leaders are committed to a reconstitution of the Russian military—especially the Russian army—over the next several years, though achieving this goal will be challenging. In addition, Russia views the United States as its main enemy for the foreseeable future.

Report by Seth G. Jones — September 29, 2023

China's Strategy of Political Warfare: Views from Congress

CSIS recently released the most comprehensive analysis to date of Chinese political warfare activities. On Thursday, September 28, Rep. Rob Wittman joins CSIS expert Seth G. Jones for a deep dive into how Congress is addressing China’s unprecedented campaign.

Event — September 28, 2023

China's Strategy of Political Warfare: Views from Congress

CSIS released the most comprehensive analysis to date of Chinese political warfare activities. On Thursday, September 28, 2023, Rep. Rob Wittman joined CSIS expert Seth G. Jones for a deep dive into how Congress is addressing China’s unprecedented campaign.

Transcript — September 28, 2023

The Truth of the Matter

AI and Autonomous-Powered U.S. Military

CSIS’s Gregory C. Allen joins the podcast to discuss the Department of Defense’s “Urgency to Innovate” and its new initiative called “Replicator,” a Pentagon drone program designed to compete with China.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Gregory C. Allen — September 13, 2023

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Army OSINT: Defining a New Course

The Army is defining OSINT as a foundational intelligence discipline that will play an increasingly central role in supporting operations. Tune in to find out how they are defining OSINT and creating a rigorous approach to open source.

Event — September 12, 2023

Army OSINT: Defining a New Course

The Army is defining OSINT as a foundational intelligence discipline that will play an increasingly central role in supporting operations. Tune in to find out how they are defining OSINT and creating a rigorous approach to open source.

Transcript — September 12, 2023