Timothy Heath
Timothy Heath is a respected expert on Chinese military affairs, affiliated with the RAND Corporation, where he has contributed to analyses regarding the readiness and capabilities of the People's Liberation Army. His recent report suggests that the PLA's military modernization is primarily aimed at reinforcing the ruling Communist Party's control rather than preparing for potential conflicts.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 7,963 | $190,000 | 145$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 9,379 | $160,000 | 155$ |
| Croatia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 3,120 | $68,000 | 52$ |
| Totals | 3 | 24,188,672 | 20,462 | $418,000 | 352$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Hungary:
Timothy Heath, a senior researcher at the RAND Corporation, stated that China's nuclear development is likely part of a deterrence strategy.
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Greece:
Timothy Heath is a senior researcher at the RAND Corporation studying the Chinese military.
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Croatia:
Analyst Timothy Heath from RAND believes that the purges will not significantly threaten the modernization of the military.
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Romania:
Timothy Heath is a defense specialist and researcher at Rand Corporation.
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United States:
Timothy Heath is a longtime China expert with RAND who wrote a report questioning the PLA's combat readiness.
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