In April of 2024, as part of a series of military reforms, Chinese President Xi Jinping made the unexpected decision to dismantle the Strategic Support Force in favor of three specialized "arms." Each new “arm” now operates with a tailored mission, greater autonomy, and increased authority to coordinate with local units—key attributes for enabling joint, cross-service operations.

This report details the intensity, scale, and scope of Russia's military activity around Japan in 2024.

Shangri-La Dialogue 2024 brought a mix of good and bad news.

February saw increased PLA activity around Taiwan relative to January and December, but overall activity levels remain low. Key Headlines...

The guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG-113) undergoes replenishment-at-sea in the East China Sea before conducting its Jan. 24...