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Executive Summary: The People’s Republic of China (PRC) currently leads in the application of quantum technologies, especially secure communications network infrastructure, while the United States...

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Japan and the Philippines Join Forces to Resist PRC Coercion

06.11.2026 Matthew Fulco

Executive Summary: Japan and the Philippines are solidifying their bilateral cooperation into a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership aimed at countering Chinese coercion with an eye toward...

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Signs of Passivity Emerge Among Senior Officers

06.05.2026 K. Tristan Tang

Executive Summary: Senior officers in the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) may be doing too little to advance military development and war preparation. On May 27,...

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Beijing Redefines Stability as Non-Interference

06.05.2026 Christopher Nye

Executive Summary: At the Trump–Xi summit in May, both sides agreed to some version of Beijing’s proposed “constructive strategic stability” framework. Read against Beijing’s own...

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PRC Pulls Ahead in Quantum Communications Security

Japan and the Philippines Join Forces to Resist PRC Coercion

Signs of Passivity Emerge Among Senior Officers

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PRC Pulls Ahead in Quantum Communications Security

Japan and the Philippines Join Forces to Resist PRC Coercion

Signs of Passivity Emerge Among Senior Officers

Beijing Redefines Stability as Non-Interference