Cole McFaul
Senior Research Analyst on Asia‑Pacific technology and China S&T
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China’s AI Arsenal
March 1, 2026Foreign Affairs analysis on how the PLA is integrating civilian AI advances into military modernization and the implications for U.S. military advantages and policy.
Navigating the US‑PRC Tech Competition in the Global South
April 1, 2025Atlantic Council landscape report on China’s strategic technology engagement in the Global South and policy lessons for U.S. strategy and partnerships.
Pathways for U.S.‑ROK Collaboration on Artificial Intelligence
March 1, 2024Essay (NBR Special Report chapter) outlining opportunities and challenges for U.S.–South Korea cooperation on AI research, governance, and industrial collaboration.
Assessing South Korea's AI Ecosystem
August 1, 2023CSET data brief evaluating South Korea’s AI strengths, including semiconductor manufacturing and AI patenting, and assessing challenges in its AI investment ecosystem and workforce demand.
China's Military AI Wish List
Report analyzing thousands of PLA AI‑related procurement requests and RFPs to identify how the Chinese military is adopting and procuring AI models, compute, and dual‑use technologies.