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Book Review: China’s Quest for Military Supremacy
Zenel Garcia
Author: Joel Wuthnow and Phillip C. Saunders
Reviewed by Zenel Garcia, associate professor of security studies, Department of National Security and Strategy, US Army War College
Joel Wuthnow's and Phillip Saunders’s China’s Quest for Military Supremacy is a sharp, deeply researched examination of the People’s Liberation Army’s transformation into a modern force with regional ambitions and global implications. The book reveals how China’s military advances are tempered by internal structural weaknesses, political constraints, and a deliberate focus on deterring US intervention—especially over Taiwan. Balanced and insightful, it’s essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the shifting dynamics of power in Asia.
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Book Review: The First Cold War: Anglo-Russian Relations in the 19th Century
Whitney Grespin
Author: Barbara Emerson
Reviewed by Dr. Whitney Grespin, Irregular Warfare Initiative fellow
An instructive historical case study and strategic diagnostic, The First Cold War: Anglo-Russian Relations in the 19th Century, clearly distills complex dynamics, reminding readers that to deal with Russia, the United States must remember Russia's motives and fears.
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Book Review: Upstart: How China Became a Great Power
R. M. Ihme
Author: Oriana Skylar Mastro
Reviewed by Lieutenant Colonel Kelly R. M. Ihme, PhD, General Hoyt S. Vandenberg Chair of Aerospace Studies and assistant professor, Department of Distance Education, US Army War College
Upstart: How China Became a Great Power, by Oriana Skylar Mastro, tracks China’s transition from a minor regional influence in the 1990s to a global power. The author developed and used the Upstart Strategy, which examines emulation, exploitation, and entrepreneurship, to offer predictive modeling that political and military leaders can use to anticipate China’s future trajectory. Reviewer Kelly Ihme applauds the specific and actionable recommendations for America and its allies.
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Book Review: Warfare in the Robotics Age
Jeremy Lewis
Author: Ash Rossiter and Peter Layton
Reviewed by Jeremy Lewis, US Army (retired)
With real-world examples and clear explanations of how robotics influence air, maritime, land, space, and cyber operations, Warfare in the Robotics Age offers an overview of the history of robotics in war. Covering topics including drafting robots into military service, reimagining robotic warfare, and adapting to a robot way of war, the reviewer recommends the book for policymakers, strategists, practitioners, and senior leaders.
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