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Building the Knowledge and Skills the U.S. Air Force Needs for Strategic Competition with China

Geopolitics
United States
Started April 15, 2026

The authors assess how the U.S. Air Force develops and utilizes China-relevant expertise and identify systemic gaps that limit the service’s ability to build, sustain, and use the capabilities needed for long-term strategic competition with China

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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 15, 2026
Enhancing language and cultural understanding of China within the Air Force is crucial for effective strategic communication.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 15, 2026
The U.S. Air Force must balance its focus on China with the development of capabilities for diverse global operations.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 15, 2026
The emphasis on building China-relevant skills may inadvertently escalate tensions rather than promote strategic stability.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 15, 2026
Focusing too heavily on competition with China diverts resources from other critical global threats facing the U.S. military.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 15, 2026
Investing in China-relevant expertise is essential for the U.S. Air Force to maintain a strategic edge in the Indo-Pacific region.
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