Conference: The American Military versus the Chinese Military: comparing intentions and capabilities
The rapid evolution of the US and Chinese militaries has reshaped global security dynamics. Through cross-national scholarly lenses this conference will examine their respective strengths, strategies and challenges – offering a unique opportunity to transcend geopolitical narratives and foster evidence-based dialogue. This CMS conference will compare American and Chinese militaries by discussing what the two militaries have in common, where they have a unique and specific construction, and where they are imitating each other.
Estimated international scholars professor You Ji and professor Andrew Scobell will assess respectively the US Military and the Chinese Military. Further the international scholar Jingdong Yuan, Director at SIPRI, will present different assessments of the two countries´ military budgets.
Preliminary Program
9.00-9:05: Opening
9:05-9:10: Welcome and introduction by Professor Emeritus Bertel Heurlin, Centre for Military Studies.
9:10-10:40: Professor You Ji, Xi’an Jiatong-Liverpool University, assesses the US military followed comments by former Brigadier General Ole Kværnø and Q&A.
Moderator: Bertel Heurlin
10:40-11:00 Coffee break
11:00—12.30: Professor Andrew Scobell, The United States Institute for Peace, assesses the Chinese military, followed by comments by Professor Camilla Sørensen, Royal Danish Defence College, and Q&A.
Moderator: Bertel Heurlin
12:30-13:30: Lunch
13:30-15:00: Director Jingdong Yuan, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, assesses the defense budgets of the two countries. Followed by comments by Dr. Cameron Hunter, University of Copenhagen, and Q&A.
Moderator: Bertel Heurlin
15:00-15:15: Coffee break
15:15-16:15: Panel debate with the presenters and the commentators.
Moderator: Professor Mikkel Vedby Rasmussen, University of Copenhagen.
Conclusion by Professor Emeritus Bertel Heurlin, followed by reception.
The conference has free admission.
Contact information:
Academic responsible: Professor Bertel Heurlin, bh@ifs.ku.dk
Practical responsible: Christine Veedfald Jensen, cvj@ifs.ku.dk
Invitation
