J. Michael Dahm

J. Michael Dahm

military analyst United States

J. Michael Dahm is a retired US Navy intelligence officer and a senior resident fellow at the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies. He specializes in defense analysis and has provided insights on China's military capabilities, particularly in relation to amphibious assault operations and its potential implications for Taiwan. His expertise has been pivotal in understanding the strategic advancements of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and their readiness for potential conflicts in the region.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
29,586
Power
832$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Taiwan 1 7.00 0.12% +0% 23,816,775 29,586 $670,000 832$
Totals 1 23,816,775 29,586 $670,000 832$
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Recent Mentions

Taiwan Taiwan: A former US naval intelligence officer J. Michael Dahm commented on the role of cargo ships in resupplying amphibious assault vehicles during an invasion. 7

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: China practicing beach landings with civilian ships: report

Sweden Sweden: J Michael Dahm co-authored a report for CMSI discussing the implications of China's new landing ships. 6

Dagens Nyheter: Kinas nya invasionsfartyg verkar vara avsedda för Taiwan

Australia Australia: Dahm, a retired US Navy intelligence officer, commented on the rapid development of China's armed forces. 6

The Sydney Morning Herald: China’s new barges would make invading Taiwan easier and more efficient

Honduras Honduras: J. Michael Dahm is a retired intelligence officer who commented on the rapid development of logistical solutions for a potential invasion. 6

La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily: Las barcazas chinas que encienden las alarmas

United States United States: Dahm, a retired US Navy intelligence officer, said the barges constitute a 'significant upgrade' to the amphibious assault capacity of China’s People Liberation Army. 7

CNN: ‘Invasion’ barges and deep-sea cable cutters: why new Chinese maritime tech is spooking defense watchers