Papers from the conference sponsored by the George H.W. Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University, the National Bureau of Asian Research, and the U.S. Army War College, held September 2009 on the People's Liberation Army.
Focusing on China's evolving militarism, this 2003 analysis argues that contemporary leaders are more inclined to resort to military force compared to earlier regimes. The book explores the implications of this shift in attitude and its potential impact on both domestic and international relations, providing a critical look at the changing dynamics of power within China.