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By The Associated Press Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev reiterated on January 6, 2025, that the Azerbaijani airliner that crashed in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day, killing 38 people, was shot down by Russia —albeit unintentionally.…

China seeks to undermine democracy, acquire new technology and quash dissent By Theresa Fallon, director, Centre for Russia Europe Asia Studies Shi Pei Pu was a Beijing opera singer and spy whose perplexing liaison with…

Understanding China’s Influence By Lt. Col. (Ret.) William Hagestad II, U.S. Marine Corps China’s economic and political position in Europe is extremely important to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), and effort is being…

Europe reconsiders Chinese engagement in the wake of Russia’s war on Ukraine By Dr. Valbona Zeneli, senior fellow, Atlantic Council Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine has shaken the foundations of the European security…

CCP’s overseas policing draws international condemnation By Indo-Pacific Defense Forum The People’s Republic of China (PRC) continues to face international criticism for violating the sovereignty of nations across the globe…

An existential fight for allies, partners and like-minded nations By Professor Kerry K. Gershaneck, fellow, NATO Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is waging existential warfare…

What China-Russia Military Exercises Portend for Taiwan and Beyond By Narantsatsral Enkhbat, Marshall Center alumna China and Russia are expanding their defense cooperation through joint military exercises, visits of…

China-Taiwan Tensions Challenge European Defense and Security By Sarder Ali Haider, Marshall Center alumnus Growing tensions between China and Taiwan are complicating countries’ interactions and global relations. These…

Europe must engage China to help ensure stability in Egypt By Col. (Ret.) Mark Stiefbold, U.S. Army, and Dr. Rod Stiefbold The government of China is uniquely positioned to influence Egyptian stability. A destabilized Egypt…

Large Scale Global Exercise 2024 Demonstrates How the U.S. and its Partners Work Together to Project Power, Deterrence By per Concordiam Staff When U.S. Army Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli addressed a security forum in Sweden on…