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Air Force Says China Aerospace Studies Institute Will Continue Despite Director Calling It “Basically Dead”

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The Air Force says the China Aerospace Studies Institute can continue operating without civilian staff, a position its director, Brendan Mulvaney, called “not credible.” His assessment raises questions about the think tank’s ability to sustain its work on China-related aerospace and military issues.

Discovered 2026-09-24T09:05:39.911832-07:00 | 2026-09-24T09:05:39.911832-07:00

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  • The dispute centers on whether the institute can maintain its operations and expertise without civilian personnel.
  • Any reduction in the institute’s capacity could affect the continuity of analysis on China’s aerospace and military development, while the Air Force maintains that its work will continue.

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