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.
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Drew Thompson, a senior fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Singapore, expressed skepticism about the political motivations behind the reduction in flights.
PLA flight data indicate shift in training: experts
Taiwan· 2026-02-09
S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies senior fellow Drew Thompson expressed concern that Xi might receive bad advice from sycophants.
Fall of top general stirs uncertainty regarding ChinaTaiwan· 2026-01-29
Drew Thompson is a former Pentagon official who commented on the connection between military modernization and Taiwan.
Will Xi Jinping annexe Taiwan this soon, or not?
Australia· 2026-01-29
Drew Thompson, a former Pentagon official, described Zhang Youxia as an 'educated and intellectual' person.
Bloomberg рассказал о самых масштабных потрясениях в армии Китая при Си — РБК
Russia· 2026-01-29
Drew Thompson, a former Pentagon official, assessed that Zhang Youxia’s combat experience would protect him.
‘Nobody is safe’: what Xi’s purges say about his control over China’s militaryAustralia· 2026-01-28
Drew Thompson told CNN Zhang Youxia 'wasn't worried about saying the wrong things.'
Iran’s leadership sends defiant warning to the US
United States· 2026-01-28
Drew Thompson expressed surprise at General Zhang’s removal, highlighting the endemic corruption in the PLA.
What could Xi’s latest military purge mean for China’s Taiwan plans?
Canada· 2026-01-27Drew Thompson told CNN Zhang Youxia 'wasn't worried about saying the wrong things.'
Landslide leaves Italian town on edge of cliffUnited States· 2026-01-27
Drew Thompson told CNN Zhang Youxia 'wasn't worried about saying the wrong things.'
China purges its top generalUnited States· 2026-01-27
Drew Thompson told CNN Zhang Youxia 'wasn't worried about saying the wrong things.'
EU to launch probe in Grok AI’s sexual deepfakesUnited States· 2026-01-27
Drew Thompson discussed the implications of the military hardware displayed at the parade.
Xi Jinping says world faces ‘peace or war’, as Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un join him for military parade | China
United Kingdom· 2025-09-03
Drew Thompson is a former Pentagon official overseeing China policy and now a senior fellow at Nanyang.
Rumours run wild as top China diplomats vanishAustralia· 2025-08-19
Drew Thompson is a senior fellow who commented on the implications of Xi Jinping's purges within the PLA.
Reading the tree leaves: Why a no-show by China’s No.2 general has speculation running wildUnited States· 2025-04-05
Drew Thompson is a senior fellow at RSIS who commented on China's military drills as a test of resolve.
China’s warships are turning up in unexpected places and alarming US allies. Is this the new normal?United States· 2025-03-06
Drew Thompson is a senior research fellow who emphasized the importance of propaganda over military outcomes in China's military modernization.
Is China’s military really built for war? New report questions Beijing’s arms buildupUnited States· 2025-02-17
