#124 Dean Cheng on China, Space, and Information Operations

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">During this episode, Dean Cheng of the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies has a wide ranging discussion which centers around Chinese technology initiatives related to information operations, space operations, engagement with the United Nations’ International Telecommunication Union (or ITU), and even the Arctic. Dean also comments on areas where the Chinese has relative advantage and disadvantage compared to The West.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Research Question</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">: How china is using various tools to influence third party populations in Africa, South America, and the Middle East; how many foreign students educated in Chinese institutions are now in influential positions within their home countries and how is this affecting policies in these regions?</span></p> <p><strong>Resources</strong><span style= "font-weight: 400;">:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Cognitive Crucible Podcast Episodes Mentioned</span> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><a href= "https://information-professionals.org/episode/cognitive-crucible-episode-113"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">#113 Jeff Engstrom on Chinese Systems Warfare</span></a></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href= "http://v"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Geography of Thought: How Asians and Westerners Think Differently...and Why</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">by Richard E. Nisbett</span></li> </ul> <p><a href= "https://information-professionals.org/episode/cognitive-crucible-episode-124"> <strong>Link to full show notes an