U.S.-China Military Ties

A Conversation with Phillip C. Saunders

November 15, 2016

Ties between the U.S. and Chinese militaries are deepening at the same time that strategic competition between them is increasing, especially in the Asia-Pacific. The U.S. is hoping that efforts such as the establishment of the Strategic Security Dialogue in 2012 and the inclusion of China in Rim of the Pacific naval exercises will help avoid miscalculation that could escalate to a political or even military crisis. In this episode, we welcome Phillip C. Saunders as we discuss both the progress that’s been made and the persistent challenges in U.S.-China military relations.