Chinese Intelligence Webcast

Is China the Next Global Challenger to the U.S.?

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Not a week goes by without media reports on suspected Chinese espionage occurring in the United States. It is therefore no surprise that China has been labeled the top intelligence threat to the U.S. by the intelligence community and is expected by many to be the next global rival to the U.S.

Watch American Military University's recorded webcast that explored Chinese intelligence operations and the internal issues that force China to pursue intelligence collection so aggressively. In his in-depth analysis, speaker William Tucker addressed:

• China's intelligence community and its dynamics
• Political issues that influence the intelligence community's behavior
• What drives the nation's intelligence efforts
• Methods of intelligence collection
• Case studies
• China as a global challenger to the U.S.

Explaining why China is so aggressive in intelligence collection and the methods used will help all levels of government and private enterprise protect their products and U.S. national security.

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Speaker Profile 

William Tucker
Counterintelligence Officer
AMU Graduate of Homeland Security

William Tucker serves as a senior security representative to a major government contractor where he acts as the Counterintelligence Officer, advises on counterterrorism issues, and manages automated information system security. His additional duties include advising his superiors in matters concerning emergency management and business continuity planning. He is also a contributer to In Homeland Security, a website dedicated to educating the public about terrorism, intelligence (geopolitical/strategic), violent religious movements, and psychological profiling.

Prior to his current position, William served in the U.S. Army where he frequently briefed superior military officers in global terrorist movements and the modernization of foreign militaries. Additionally, he advised Department of Defense Police on domestic and international terrorist movements and trends in guerrilla attacks. William was chosen as the Communications and Electronics Command NCO of the Year, Tobyhanna Army Depot NCO of the Year, and earned numerous other awards.

Mr. Tucker received his B.A. and M.A. in Homeland Security (both with Honors from AMU). He also holds an Undergraduate Certificate in Weapons of Mass Destruction Preparedness from AMU. William lives with his family in Tooele, UT.