Drew Thompson
Drew Thompson is a senior research fellow at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore, specializing in Chinese defense and security issues. He argues that China's military modernization should not be viewed solely through a lens of domestic propaganda, as it also enhances the PLA's operational capabilities in potential regional conflicts.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 4 | 5.25 | 0.20% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 648,707 | $21,000,000 | 41,156$ |
| Australia | 2 | 5.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 47,663 | $1,380,000 | 2,579$ |
| Canada | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 35,552 | $1,700,000 | 1,590$ |
| Russia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 141,279 | $1,500,000 | 1,471$ |
| Taiwan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 31,587 | $670,000 | 889$ |
| Totals | 9 | 562,428,628 | 904,788 | $26,250,000 | 47,685$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Taiwan:
S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies senior fellow Drew Thompson expressed concern that Xi might receive bad advice from sycophants.
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Australia:
Drew Thompson is a former Pentagon official who commented on the connection between military modernization and Taiwan.
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Russia:
Drew Thompson, a former Pentagon official, described Zhang Youxia as an 'educated and intellectual' person.
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Australia:
Drew Thompson, a former Pentagon official, assessed that Zhang Youxia’s combat experience would protect him.
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United States:
Drew Thompson told CNN Zhang Youxia 'wasn't worried about saying the wrong things.'
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Canada:
Drew Thompson expressed surprise at General Zhang’s removal, highlighting the endemic corruption in the PLA.
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United States:
Drew Thompson told CNN Zhang Youxia 'wasn't worried about saying the wrong things.'
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United States:
Drew Thompson told CNN Zhang Youxia 'wasn't worried about saying the wrong things.'
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United States:
Drew Thompson told CNN Zhang Youxia 'wasn't worried about saying the wrong things.'
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United Kingdom:
Drew Thompson discussed the implications of the military hardware displayed at the parade.
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