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Two F-35B combat aircraft from the United States Marine Corp depart after re-fueling from an RAF Voyager aircraft over the North Sea on October 08, 2020 in flight, above Scotland.

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In the Media

The Chinese Surveillance Balloon Is Only the Tip of the Iceberg

Miles Yu

Senior Fellow and Director, China Center

Miles Yu

Feb 7, 2023

In the Media

A U.S. Air Force pilot takes off in an F-22 Raptor at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Feb. 4, 2023. Active duty, Reserve, National Guard, and civilian personnel planned and executed the operation, and partners from the U.S. Coast Guard, Federal Aviation Administration, and Federal Bureau of Investigation ensured public safety throughout the operation and recovery efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mikaela Smith)

A US Air Force pilot takes off in an F-22 Raptor as part of the mission to shoot down the Chinese surveillance balloon that crossed into US airspace at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia on February 4, 2023. (US Air Force photo by Mikaela Smith)

Podcast

China's Spy Balloon and the New Cold War

Rebeccah L. Heinrichs

Senior Fellow and Director, Keystone Defense Initiative

Rebeccah L. Heinrichs

Feb 7, 2023

Podcast

A Ukrainian artilleryman confirms targets near Bakhmut, Ukraine, on February 7, 2023. (Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP via Getty Images)

Commentary

Ukraine Military Situation Report | February 7, 2023

Can Kasapoğlu

Senior Fellow (Nonresident)

Can Kasapoğlu

Feb 7, 2023

Commentary

6 Min Read

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In the Media

Why a Balloon?

Patrick M. Cronin

Asia-Pacific Security Chair

Patrick M. Cronin

Feb 7, 2023

In the Media

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In the Media

China's Pattern of Sea and Air Harassment

Patrick M. Cronin

Asia-Pacific Security Chair

Patrick M. Cronin

Feb 7, 2023

In the Media

U.S. Army and Dutch paratroopers conduct jump training from a balloon, to prepare for high performance aircraft exits at a training center, Diest, Belgium, June 7, 2016. The Jump is conducted to foster and nurture U.S. and partner nation relationships, develop interoperability during training, and to provide a basis for future operations in training and real world environments. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tracy McKithern/Released)

A US Army balloon flies as part of a training mission in Diest, Belgium, on June 7, 2016. (US Army photo byTracy McKithern)

In the Media

The Trouble with Tracking Spy Balloons

Patrick M. Cronin

Asia-Pacific Security Chair

Patrick M. Cronin

Feb 7, 2023

In the Media

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In the Media

Balloons as a Low-Cost Alternative to Satellite Surveillance

Arthur Herman

Former Senior Fellow

Arthur Herman

Feb 7, 2023

In the Media

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In the Media

Chinese Balloon Fallout

H.R. McMaster

Chair of the Advisory Board, Japan Chair

H.R. McMaster

Feb 6, 2023

In the Media

Three F-16s prepare for takeoff from Eglin Air Force Base in Florida on September 24, 2021. (US Air Force photo by Tristan McIntire)

Three F-16s prepare for takeoff from Eglin Air Force Base in Florida on September 24, 2021. (Tristan McIntire via DVIDS)

Podcast

Chinese Balloons, Planes to Ukraine, and Iranian Weapons Manufacturing

Patrick M. Cronin

Asia-Pacific Security Chair

Patrick M. Cronin

Feb 6, 2023

Podcast

Analysis of the causes and consequences of escalating jihadi attacks in Pakistan and Afghanistan, and geostrategic options for India. Anchored by Dr. Sreeram Chaulia and featuring expert commentary by Dr.Aparna Pande, Research Fellow at the Hudson Institute, USA

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In the Media

Indian Diplomacy: Terrorism in Pakistan and Afghanistan

Aparna Pande

Research Fellow, India and South Asia

Aparna Pande

Feb 6, 2023

In the Media

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Commentary

What Are the Military Implications of How the US Will Transition its Energy Future?

A US Air Force B-1B Lancer flies over the East China Sea on January 9, 2018. (US Air Force photo by Peter Reft)

Commentary

Why We Can't Go Too Low on 2024 Defense Budget

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