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  • Exponential industrialization of space

    Strategic Clarity:  Exponential industrialization of space is more important than combat lasers and hypersonic fightersThis author takes the same position as the Air University Space Horizons

  • China & Grand Strategy

    China still lacks a grand strategyThe Chinese Communist Party Congress in October will indicate whether China has departed from its ‘peaceful rise’ in favour of an ambitious grand strategy.China’s one-party government is often noted for its ability to take a long-term strategic outlook, in contrast

  • CASI Conference 2018

    CASI intends to hold its 2018 conference in Mid-May, likely Friday the 18th, 2018, in the D.C. area, likely at National Defense University.We are still working on the details, speakers, and logistics, so please check back often for details.  We will publish them here as they become available.Likely

  • Supporting Infrastructure Project

    As part of our 2017-18 research plan, CASI has a project researching the foundations of the Aerospace Industrial Base in China.  If you have information you feel would be relevant, or would like information about the project once it is completed (expected late summer 2018), please contact us. 

  • China Aerospace Studies Institute (CASI) Mission

            "Everything that Flies"   MissionThe mission of CASI is to advance understanding of the strategy, doctrine, operating concepts, capabilities, personnel, training, organization, of China’s aerospace forces and the civilian and commercial infrastructure that supports them. By studying “

  • CASI developing research

    The mission of CASI is to advance understanding of the capabilities, development, operating concepts, strategy, doctrine, personnel, organization, and limitations of China's aerospace forces, which include: the PLA Air Force (PLAAF); PLA Naval Aviation (PLAN Aviation); PLA Rocket Force (PLARF); the

  • CASI project of PLAAF-PLAN Aviation

    CASI is pleased to partner with the Center for Naval Analysis on a project researching PLAAF and PLA Naval Aviation training and exercise integration.  This is a new but rapidly developing topic, and we hope this research project, when complete, will provide support to policy makers and the

  • Key Functions of the China Aerospace Studies Institute

    CASI aims to fill a niche in the China research community by providing high quality, unclassified research on Chinese aerospace developments in the context of U.S. strategic imperatives in the Asia-Pacific region.In pursuit of this goal, CASI supports four key functions:Publish Original Research