Jim Lowder
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China
May 9, 2026
No Way Out for Xi
A Counteressay to Captain Marc Liebman’s “Waterfall of Five Reasons Why the PRC Will Not Invade Taiwan” Prefatory Note Marc Liebman is an accomplished...
Jim Lowder • RealClearDefense
Iran
March 23, 2026
The Great Annulment: How the Iranian People are Setting Up House for Survival
Editor's note: The author wanted to amend his original article as follows below: I appreciate all the online and offline constructive comments I have...
Jim Lowder • RealClearDefense
China
January 30, 2026
Collision Course: What the Guilin Incident Reveals About PLA Readiness
On August 11, 2025, the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) destroyer Guilin (Hull 164) collided with China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 3104 near...
Jim Lowder • RealClearDefense
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