The ongoing civil war in Burma (also known as Myanmar) presents a critical challenge to regional stability and an opportunity to counter the growing influence of the People's Republic of China (PRC). While the conflict between the ruling junta and the resistance forces continues, the PRC is actively maneuvering to safeguard its economic and strategic interests. Despite claims of neutrality,...
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Raise the Cost for the PRC in Burma
The ongoing civil war in Burma (also known as Myanmar) presents a critical challenge to regional stability and an opportunity to counter the growing influence of the People's Republic of China (PRC). While the conflict between the ruling junta and the resistance forces continues, the PRC is actively maneuvering to safeguard its economic and strategic interests. Despite claims of neutrality,...
[ Read More... ]Build from the Shadows, Not the System – Disruptive Medicine for Denied Battlespaces: A Grounded Framework for Irregular and Clandestine Warfare
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) is using illicit drug markets – particularly fentanyl and marijuana – to conduct irregular warfare (IW) against the United States. To counter this action, the United States must not only understand the nature of the threat but also enact a whole of society initiative to increase societal resiliency.
[ Read More... ]Today’s Opium Wars: The Unrestricted Warfare Playbook in the U.S. Illicit Drug Market
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) is using illicit drug markets – particularly fentanyl and marijuana – to conduct irregular warfare (IW) against the United States. To counter this action, the United States must not only understand the nature of the threat but also enact a whole of society initiative to increase societal resiliency.
[ Read More... ]Blueprint to Counter China’s Criminal State Actions: Leveling the Playing Field for Strategic Competition
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) is leveraging rogue, unconventional espionage to target U.S. civilian companies and critical infrastructure. By straying from the international norms surrounding espionage, the PRC has gained asymmetric strategic advantage that must be countered. To do so, the United States needs to engage in international action to create a comprehensive response across the range of U.S....
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