Bethany Russell

2 months ago | belfercenter.org | Eric Rosenbach |Ethan Lee |Bethany Russell |Maxwell Simon

Speaker: Joseph Passman, Ernest May Fellow in History & Policy, International Security ProgramWhat does the concept of “spirit” have to do with the modern fighting capabilities of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA)? Given the prevalence of the term “spirit” (jingshen 精神) in PLA doctrine and writings, it seems to play a significant role.

2 months ago | belfercenter.org | Eric Rosenbach |Ethan Lee |Bethany Russell |Jeffrey Friedman

Speaker: Mary Bridges, Ernest May Fellow in History & Policy, International Security ProgramInfrastructure projects have long been central to the exercise of U.S. power, both domestically and abroad. This talk introduces the concept of “infrastructure statecraft”—the interplay of engineering expertise, finance, and state authority in shaping durable networks of power.