Red Planet: The Growing Reach of China’s Military

On October 21, the Strauss Center, Clements Center, and Asia Policy Program hosted Tom Shugart, Adjunct Senior Fellow with the Defense Program at the Center for a New American Security, for “Red Planet: The Growing Reach of China’s Military.” Adam Klein, the Strauss Center’s Deputy Director, welcomed guests and listed highlights from Mr. Shugart’s illustrious career as a former submarine warfare officer in the U.S. Navy and principal officer at the Defense Department’s Office of Net Assessment. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Shugart provided an overview of China’s military development and how it will affect our global future.