On a near-daily basis, Chinese forces encircle Taiwan, interfere with Philippine fishing and shipping, and intrude on Japan鈥檚 territory. China鈥檚 leaders regularly threaten these United States allies with further escalation鈥攊ncluding invasion鈥攊f they do not yield to Beijing鈥檚 demands. Fortunately, the new administration has made protecting US allies from China its top defense priority.
But to do so while also seeking to rein in defense spending, the US will need to use emerging technologies and tactics that include uncrewed systems, new munitions, and cyber and electronic warfare. This will require the Department of the Navy to move away from traditional ways of fighting and embrace the approaches on display in Ukraine and the Middle East.
华体会 released a series of reports during the last year detailing how the US Navy and Marine Corps can regain the advantage against China. At Sea Air Space 2025, Senior Fellows Bryan Clark and Timothy A. Walton will discuss their findings with a panel of government and industry experts tasked with implementing these ideas.
With Research Fellow Zineb Riboua, Ambassador Zimeray will examine the legal, political, and strategic implications of Sansal鈥檚 detention and what it reveals about freedom of expression under authoritarian regimes.
A panel of experts will discuss how the Japanese government should approach domestic political questions, its partnership with America, and Japan鈥檚 role in the world.
Hudson will welcome Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Todd Young (R-IN) to discuss their proposal to restore America鈥檚 shipping and shipbuilding industries to help deter Chinese aggression.
