Andrew Latham is a professor of International Relations at Macalester College specializing in the politics of international conflict and security. He teaches courses on international security, Chinese foreign policy, war and peace in the Middle East, Regional Security in the Indo-Pacific Region, and the World Wars.
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Key Points and Summary – China has built a layered “aircraft carrier killing” network—DF-21D/DF-26B anti-ship ballistic missiles, YJ-12/YJ-18 cruise missiles, expanding submarine forces, and...
Key Points and Summary – The Trump–Xi summit delivered tactical relief—limited tariff cuts, rare-earth pauses, and steps on fentanyl—but left core disputes over Taiwan,...
Key Points and Summary – At first glance, the U.S. Air Force looks overstretched: old fleets, tight budgets, sliding deliveries. Look closer and it’s...
Key Points and Summary- While a U.S.-China nuclear war is not inevitable due to mutual deterrence, the risk of “accidental” escalation is rising. -China’s...
Key Points and Summary – China’s 50,000–100,000 naval mines—spanning more than 30 types from basic contact to “smart” influence and remote-activated variants—are built for...
Key Points and Summary – This analysis argues that to counter China’s “carrier-killer” missiles, the U.S. Navy must “flip the script” and stop fighting...