China is advancing digital command, intelligentized warfare, and leapfrog technologies to reshape its military edge. In this episode, Elsa Kania unpacks the PLA’s evolving strategy, capabilities, and potential surprises in future Indo-Pacific conflict.

Guest: Elsa Kania is a leading expert on China’s military innovation, emerging technologies, and strategy. She has testified before U.S. congressional commissions and published widely in top policy and academic journals.

Host: Dr. James M. Minnich, professor and retired Army Colonel, is an expert in Indo-Pacific security, crisis management, and leadership. He holds advanced degrees from USC and Harvard and has published extensively.