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Two F-35B combat aircraft from the United States Marine Corp depart after re-fueling from an RAF Voyager aircraft over the North Sea on October 08, 2020 in flight, above Scotland.

U.S. Army and Dutch paratroopers conduct jump training from a balloon, to prepare for high performance aircraft exits at a training center, Diest, Belgium, June 7, 2016. The Jump is conducted to foster and nurture U.S. and partner nation relationships, develop interoperability during training, and to provide a basis for future operations in training and real world environments. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tracy McKithern/Released)

A US Army balloon flies as part of a training mission in Diest, Belgium, on June 7, 2016. (US Army photo byTracy McKithern)

In the Media

The Trouble with Tracking Spy Balloons

Patrick M. Cronin

Asia-Pacific Security Chair

Patrick M. Cronin

Feb 7, 2023

In the Media

(Screenshot via NTD TV)

In the Media

Balloons as a Low-Cost Alternative to Satellite Surveillance

Arthur Herman

Former Senior Fellow

Arthur Herman

Feb 7, 2023

In the Media

(Screenshot via CBS News/YouTube)

In the Media

Chinese Balloon Fallout

H.R. McMaster

Chair of the Advisory Board, Japan Chair

H.R. McMaster

Feb 6, 2023

In the Media

Three F-16s prepare for takeoff from Eglin Air Force Base in Florida on September 24, 2021. (US Air Force photo by Tristan McIntire)

Three F-16s prepare for takeoff from Eglin Air Force Base in Florida on September 24, 2021. (Tristan McIntire via DVIDS)

Podcast

Chinese Balloons, Planes to Ukraine, and Iranian Weapons Manufacturing

Patrick M. Cronin

Asia-Pacific Security Chair

Patrick M. Cronin

Feb 6, 2023

Podcast

Analysis of the causes and consequences of escalating jihadi attacks in Pakistan and Afghanistan, and geostrategic options for India. Anchored by Dr. Sreeram Chaulia and featuring expert commentary by Dr.Aparna Pande, Research Fellow at the Hudson Institute, USA

(Screenshot via Doordarshan/YouTube)

In the Media

Indian Diplomacy: Terrorism in Pakistan and Afghanistan

Aparna Pande

Senior Fellow

Aparna Pande

Feb 6, 2023

In the Media

(Pexels)

Commentary

What Are the Military Implications of How the US Will Transition its Energy Future?

A US Air Force B-1B Lancer flies over the East China Sea on January 9, 2018. (US Air Force photo by Peter Reft)

Commentary

Why We Can't Go Too Low on 2024 Defense Budget

Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 2 recover a high-altitude surveillance balloon off the coast of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Feb. 5, 2023. EODGRU 2 is a critical part of the Navy Expeditionary Combat Force that clears explosive hazards to provide access to denied areas; secures the undersea domain for freedom of movement; builds and fosters relationships with trusted partners, and protects the homeland. At the direction of the President of the United States and with the full support o

Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 2 recover the Chinese surveillance balloon that flew over the continental US in the Atlantic Ocean on January 5, 2023. (US Navy Photo by Tyler Thompson)

In the Media

How to Respond to the Chinese Surveillance Balloon

Bryan Clark

Senior Fellow and Director, Center for Defense Concepts and Technology

Bryan Clark

Feb 6, 2023

In the Media

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 4, 2023) A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter flies over a debris field during recovery efforts of a high-altitude surveillance balloon. The Navy, in joint partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard, are providing multiple units in support of the effort, including ships, aircraft and an Explosive Ordnance Disposal mobile diving and salvage unit. At the direction of the President of the United States and with the full support of the Government of Canada, U.S. fighter aircraft under U.S. Northern Com

A US Coast Guard helicopter flies over a debris field during recovery efforts of a high-altitude surveillance balloon on February 4, 2023, in the Atlantic Ocean. (US Navy photo by Jerry Ireland)

In the Media

Why Did the Pentagon Wait to Blow Up the Balloon?

Miles Yu

Senior Fellow and Director, China Center

Miles Yu

Feb 6, 2023

In the Media

(Screenshot via NewsNation)

In the Media

What the Surveillance Balloon Remains Will Reveal

Patrick M. Cronin

Asia-Pacific Security Chair

Patrick M. Cronin

Feb 6, 2023

In the Media

KAMPOT, CAMBODIA - MARCH 15: Soldiers take part in the opening ceremony of 'Dragon Gold 2020' Cambodia-China joint military drill at Techo Sen Chumkiri live-fire field on March 15, 2020 in Kampot, Cambodia. (Photo by Huang Yaohui/China News Service via Getty Images)

Soldiers take part in the opening ceremony of "Dragon Gold 2020" Cambodia-China joint military drill on March 15, 2020, in Kampot, Cambodia. (Huang Yaohui/China News Service via Getty Images)

In the Media

The Balloon Is a Tangible Reminder of the CCP Threat