Phillip C. Saunders

Dr. Phillip Saunders is Director of the Center for the Study of Chinese Military Affairs, part of the National Defense University’s Institute for National Strategic Studies. The views expressed are his own and do not reflect the official policy or position of the National Defense University, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.

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A New Step Forward in PLA Professionalization

03.15.2021 Joel Wuthnow

Introduction A linchpin of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA)’s transformation into a “world-class military” is whether it can recruit, cultivate, and retain talent, especially among...

Publication China Brief China

Alternative Models for the Central Military Commission

10.20.2017 Phillip C. Saunders

The Chinese Communist Party’s 19th Party Congress, which starts on October 18th, will make major changes to the membership of key Party organs such as...

Publication China Brief China and the Asia-Pacific

Will China’s Dream turn into America’s Nightmare?

04.01.2010 Phillip C. Saunders

China’s Dream: Major Power Thinking and Strategic Posture in a Post-American Era has attracted considerable attention from both Chinese and Western media [1]. The author,...

Publication China Brief China and the Asia-Pacific

The Chinese Politburo Hits the Books

05.09.2007 Phillip C. Saunders

Understanding the inner workings of China’s Politburo has always been a difficult challenge for observers. Pervasive secrecy has forced scholars to rely on dubious articles...

Publication China Brief