Last week, the Biden Administration released the much-anticipated National Security Strategy (NSS). The administration had faced heavy criticism for not producing the NSS sooner, as the document is meant to make clear the U.S, strategic priorities clear to the American public, Congress, and our allies. The newly released NSS has received mixed reviews. On the...
This Sunday, October 16, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) will host its 20th National Congress. The National Congress occurs once every five years, and many scholars are anticipating this congress to be particularly historic. Xi Jinping, now head of the party for 10 years, is expected to utilize this congress to solidify his prospects for an...
Last weekend, we hosted our Peace Through Strength Boot Camp for our National Defense Fellows. During the opening dinner our guest speaker, former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, posed a serious question to the cohort: is the United States prepared for an armed conflict with China? While various speakers addressed specific issues, ranging from civil-military relations to...
