The Global Research Group explores strategic issues around the world.
By Jake Rinaldi
As one of the three branches of China’s armed forces, the People’s Armed Police (PAP) (人民武装警察) operates alongside the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) (人民解放军) and the militia (民兵) as a key instrument of Chinese Communist Party power. According to the Science of Military Strategy, a foundational textbook used to educate senior Chinese military officers, the People’s Armed Police is tasked with meeting the strategic requirements of “multi-functional integration, stability and rights maintenance” (多能一体，维稳维权).
By John A. Bonin
Why is 1775 depicted on the official flag of the US Army? Why did Congress form the Pennsylvania Rifle Battalion as the first non-militia unit in the army of the United Colonies? Who was the battalion’s commander, William Thompson? What happened to Thompson and his rifle battalion during the rest of the American Revolution?
By Dr. John R. Deni
The United States has never been directly involved in the war in Ukraine. U.S. troops weren’t sent
By John R. Deni, Anca Agachi
The ability to adapt to a constantly evolving security environment has been critical to the success