Michael S. Chase

Michael S. Chase is a senior political scientist at RAND, a professor at the Pardee RAND Graduate School, and an adjunct professor in the China Studies and Strategic Studies Departments at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Washington, D.C.

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Chinese Views on the 2018 Nuclear Posture Review, and Their Implications

03.12.2018 Michael S. Chase

The 2018 U.S. Nuclear Posture Review (NPR), released in February, appears to be focused mainly on the challenges presented by Russian nuclear weapons and strategy....

Publication China Brief China and the Asia-Pacific

Xi’s Consolidation of Power at the 19th Party Congress: Implications for PLA Aerospace Forces

12.07.2017 Derek Grossman

China’s paramount leader, Xi Jinping, has emerged from the recent 19th Party Congress stronger than at least his past two predecessors. Xi solidified his grip...

Publication China Brief China and the Asia-Pacific

Nuclear Bomber Could Boost PLAAF Strategic Role, Create Credible Triad

07.06.2017 Michael S. Chase

Chinese President Xi Jinping has charged the PLA Air Force (PLAAF) with transforming itself into a “powerful people’s air force with integrated air and space...

Publication China Brief China and the Asia-Pacific

China Dictates Terms for Sino-Japanese Relations During First Japanese Foreign Minister Visit in Four Years

06.01.2016 Michael S. Chase

Japanese Foreign Minister Kishida Fumio’s official visit to Beijing from April 29 to May 1, the first trip to China by a Japanese Foreign Minister...

Publication China Brief China