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'''Center for the Study of Chinese Military Affairs (CSCMA)''' is a specialized research center within the Institute for National Strategic Studies at the National Defense University, dedicated to analyzing China's military strategies, capabilities, and their implications for U.S. national security. {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://inss.ndu.edu/About/Organizations/CSCMA/}} ==Mission== The Center for the Study of Chinese Military Affairs aims to produce high-quality research and analysis on China's military objectives, strategic culture, and operational capabilities, serving as a resource for U.S. policymakers to craft informed responses to China’s growing military influence. ==Parent organization== CSCMA operates under the [[Institute for National Strategic Studies]], which is part of the [[National Defense University]]. ==Legislation== CSCMA was established by the [https://www.congress.gov/106/plaws/publ65/PLAW-106publ65.pdf National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000], mandating its creation by March 1, 2000. ==Partners== * Department of Defense for policy support * Academic institutions for research collaboration * Intelligence agencies for threat assessment insights ==Number of employees== Specific employee numbers are not publicly disclosed, as CSCMA is integrated within NDU’s broader staffing structure. ==Organization structure== CSCMA focuses on multidisciplinary research: ===Leader=== Led by a **Director**, a scholar with expertise in Chinese military affairs. ===Divisions=== * No formal divisions are specified, but activities include: - Research on Chinese military strategy and modernization - Analysis of PLA capabilities and doctrine - Policy support for DoD and Congress ==List of programs== * Strategic research publications on Chinese military trends * Workshops and seminars on China’s security posture * Support for NDU’s educational curriculum on East Asian security ==Last total enacted budget== Budget details for CSCMA are not publicly isolated, being part of NDU’s funding from the Department of Defense. ==Staff== CSCMA’s staff comprises researchers, analysts, and military experts, though exact numbers are not detailed separately from INSS or NDU. ==Funding== Funding is sourced through the National Defense University’s budget, allocated by DoD appropriations. ==Services provided== CSCMA conducts research, provides policy analysis, and supports education on China’s military, informing U.S. strategies to address China’s military rise. ==Regulations overseen== CSCMA does not oversee regulations but contributes to defense policy through its analytical outputs. ==Headquarters address== 300 5th Ave, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, DC 20319 ==History== Authorized by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000, CSCMA was established to meet the growing need for focused analysis of China’s military, starting operations in 2000 under NDU’s Institute for National Strategic Studies. ==External links== * [https://inss.ndu.edu/About/Organizations/CSCMA/ Official Website] * [[wikipedia:National Defense University]] ==References== <references />