China’s Military Ambitions: Inside the PLA with Joel Wuthnow & Phillip Saunders

Authors

Steve Yates
Joel Wuthnow, Center for the Study of Chinese Military Affairs, Institute for National Strategic Studies, National Defense University
Phillip C. Saunders, Center for the Study of Chinese Military Affairs, Institute for National Strategic Studies, National Defense University

Files

Description

In this compelling episode of The China Desk, host Steve Yates speaks with leading experts Dr. Joel Wuthnow and Dr. Phillip Saunders about the rise of China's military power. Drawing from their new book China’s Quest for Military Supremacy, the discussion dives deep into the modernization of the PLA, the evolving role of the Chinese Communist Party in military affairs, and what it all means for U.S.-China relations. From nuclear strategy and joint operations to internal corruption and political control, this episode is essential listening for anyone concerned with national security and great power competition.

Document Type

Podcast

Region(s)

China

Topic(s)

Chinese Military, Great Power Competition, Military Strategy, National Security

Publication Date

8-5-2025

Publisher

China Desk Podcast with Steve Yates

Keywords

China, Chinese military, China's military, PLA, Great Power Competition, Xi Jinping

Recommended Citation

Yates, Steve; Wuthnow, Joel; and Saunders, Phillip C., "China’s Military Ambitions: Inside the PLA with Joel Wuthnow & Phillip Saunders" (2025). Podcasts. 9.
https://digitalcommons.ndu.edu/podcasts/9