Volume 26 Issue 4

Articles from Volume 26 Issue 4

Technical Analysis Reveals Connected Smart TV Security Risks

02.20.2026 John Costello

Executive Summary: Smart televisions manufactured by firms in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) present national security risks across three categories: intelligence and surveillance, denial...

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PLA Reorganizes Space Information Support and Assurance Mission

02.20.2026 Kristin Burke

Executive Summary: The People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) restructuring of its space information support and assurance forces further deepens its reliance on space for communications, navigation,...

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The Low-Altitude Economy’s Great Leap Upward

02.17.2026 Youlun Nie

Executive Summary The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has championed the low-altitude economy as a critical new engine for economic growth, yet the officially promoted...

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Recent ILD Activity Suggests Expanded Mandate

02.17.2026 Jonah Reisboard

Executive Summary: The Party’s International Liaison Department (ILD) has started conducting outreach to U.S. student groups—especially those at policy schools at elite universities—signaling an expansion...

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