Cynthia Watson

Cynthia Watson, Ph.D., is Chairwoman and Professor in Security Studies at the National War College. The views expressed in this article are those of Cynthia Watson, not those of the National War College, Institute for National Strategic Studies or any U.S. Government agency.

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China’s Arms Sales to Latin America: Another Arrow in the Quiver

02.18.2010 Cynthia Watson

Strengthening China’s military presence in Latin America is one of the many manifestations of Beijing’s increased activity on the international stage. Arms sales is a...

Publication China Brief China and the Asia-Pacific

The Chinese Armed Forces and Non-Traditional Missions: A Growing Tool of Statecraft

02.20.2009 Cynthia Watson

Over the past decade, western militaries and governments have struggled with growing pressures to engage in and balance their responsibilities in “nation-building,” “peacekeeping operations” and...

Publication China Brief China and the Asia-Pacific

The PLA in Latin America

10.31.2007 Cynthia Watson

China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) increasingly operates as an instrument of diplomatic statecraft for the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The PLA, an arm of...

Publication China Brief

The PLA in Latin America

10.31.2007 Cynthia Watson

China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) increasingly operates as an instrument of diplomatic statecraft for the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The PLA, an arm of...

Publication China Brief Latin America

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