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China’s Quest for Global Primacy

China will aim to establish regional and global primacy by relying on economic prowess and diplomatic maneuvers, according to the authors of a new RAND report. The goal: gain a position of advantage from which China cannot be dislodged by the United States.

The consequences of Chinese success in strategic competition could be severe for the United States. The United States could face dwindling economic prospects, international marginalization, and a diminishing ability to shape global affairs.
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Understanding Influence in the Strategic Competition with China

Michael J. Mazarr et al.

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A journalist sits next to a screen showing Chinese President Xi Jinping delivering a speech via video for the opening ceremony of the 2020 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), at a media centre in Beijing, China September 4, 2020, photo by Tingshu Wang/Reuters

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U.S. Strategic Competition with China: A RAND Research Primer

Timothy R. Heath

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Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks with Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy Admiral Vladimir Korolev at the Navy Day parade in St. Petersburg, Russia, July 30, 2017, photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko/Reuters

Alexander Zemlianichenko/Reuters

A Compendium of Recommendations for Countering Russian and Other State-Sponsored Propaganda

Todd C. Helmus et al.

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U.S. Army

Sexual Assault of Sexual Minorities in the U.S. Military

Andrew R. Morral et al.

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The former Colorado National Guard armory in Grand Junction, Colorado, is the new home of the Western Region One Source. The facility will help connect Western Slope service members, veterans, and their families with service providers, photo by Joanne Iglesias/Colorado National Guard

Joanne Iglesias/Colorado National Guard

An Evaluation of the Military OneSource Call Center in Select Groups of Callers: Call Quality, Call Outcomes, and Caller Satisfaction

Erika Litvin Bloom et al.

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U.S. Army

A Strong Ally Stretched Thin: An Overview of France’s Defense Capabilities from a Burdensharing Perspective

Stephanie Pezard et al.

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U.S. Department of Defense

Measuring Strategic Readiness: Identifying Metrics for Core Dimensions

Bradley Martin et al.

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Army Research Division

Junior enlisted troops after the III Corps and Fort Hood command team discussed Operation People First and listened to their concerns, December 10, 2020, photo by Blair Dupre/Fort Hood Public Affairs

Blair Dupre/Fort Hood Public Affairs

Organizational Characteristics Associated with Risk of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment in the U.S. Army

Miriam Matthews et al.

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Russian President Putin addresses the audience during Moscow City Day celebrations in Moscow, Russia, September 5, 2020, photo by Sputnik/Alexei Druzhinin/Kremlin via Reuters

Sputnik/Alexei Druzhinin/Kremlin via Reuters

Russia’s Global Interests and Actions: Growing Reach to Match Rejuvenated Capabilities

Bruce McClintock et al.

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A Russian Mi-8 military helicopter is seen through a window while flying during a rehearsal for the Navy Day parade in Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 21, 2019, photo by Anton Vaganov/Reuters

Anton Vaganov/Reuters

Competing with Russia Militarily: Implications of Conventional and Nuclear Conflicts

Clint Reach et al.

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The colors are retired during a ceremony marking the end of the U.S. mission in Iraq in Baghdad on Dec. 15, 2011, photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo/U.S. Department of Defense

Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo/U.S. Department of Defense

Securing Gains in Fragile States: Using U.S. Leverage in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Beyond

Stephen Watts et al.

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Project Air Force

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Assessing the Value of Intelligence Collected by U.S. Air Force Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Platforms

Abbie Tingstad et al.

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