Kevin Pollpeter

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Kevin Pollpeter is a leading authority on China’s space and strategic technology ambitions, with research centering on the intersection of military modernization, space policy, and national security. His most-cited work, *China's Space Program: Making China Strong, Rich, and Respected* (2020), provides a definitive analysis of how the Chinese Communist Party under Xi Jinping has leveraged space capabilities to advance its vision of national rejuvenation. With over 10 citations, this study illuminates the strategic drivers behind China’s rapid ascent in space, from lunar exploration to counterspace weapons. Pollpeter’s broader contributions include examining China’s defense industrial base, missile forces, and technology transfer, offering critical insights for policymakers and scholars. His work is widely recognized for bridging technical detail with geopolitical context, making complex topics accessible to students and experts alike. A senior researcher at the University of California Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation, Pollpeter’s analyses are frequently cited in defense and intelligence communities, cementing his role as a key voice on the implications of China’s technological rise for global security.