Wilson VornDick
Wilson VornDick consults on national security, emerging technologies, and China for Duco and Rane. He received a B.A. from George Washington University and studied at East China Normal University in Shanghai. As an officer in the U.S. Navy, he served in assignments including the Chinese Maritime Studies Institute at the U.S. Naval War College, and the Pentagon. The views presented in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of any institution.
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China’s Military Biotech Frontier: CRISPR, Military-Civil Fusion, and the New Revolution in Military Affairs
Introduction China’s national strategy of military-civil fusion (军民融合, junmin ronghe) has highlighted biology as a priority. [1] It is hardly surprising that the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is looking
An Instant PLA: Just Add 3D Printing
In the PRC, the promise of 3D printing (三维打印 or 3D打印技术) has stretched the boundaries of possible future applications. The PRC is pushing ahead with innovative ways of employing 3D
Beyond Bitcoin: Could China Embrace Blockchain for Defense and Security Applications?
Since January 2016, bitcoin (比特币) has skyrocketed from less than $1,000 and nearly peaking at $20,000 in December—a 2,100 percent increase. Despite its volatility, euphoria over bitcoin along with other
Renewable Energy and the PLA’s Next Generation of Self-Sufficiency (Part 2)
Part One of this series examined the state of renewable energy in China and the connections between civilian and military industry partners. Part Two looks in detail at the PLA’s
Renewable Energy and the PLA’s Next Generation of Self-Sufficiency (Part 1)
This is the first in a two-part series on Chinese energy security and renewable energy. In December 2016, China unveiled one of its most ambitious renewable energy (可再生能源) initiatives thus
Why Has Sea Level Rise Not Been Securitized by the PLA?
Note: The views presented in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the Department of the Navy or Department of Defense. Ahead
Exploring Unmanned Drones as an Option for China’s First Carrier
The deputy commander of the People's Liberation Army-Navy (PLAN), Xu Hongmeng, stated on March 13 that after four sea trials he “has a plan” to enter the Chinese aircraft carrier,