Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. He is also Director of the Mahan Research Group, a student-faculty research group that focuses on strategic deterrence and Asia-Pacific security issues. Prior to joining the faculty at the War College, Professor Chase served as a research analyst with Defense Group Inc. in Washington, DC and an associate international policy analyst with the RAND Corporation in Arlington, VA. Professor Chase earned a Ph.D. in international affairs from the Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Washington, DC. He also holds an M.A. in China studies from SAIS and a B.A. in politics from Brandeis University. He is the author of the book Taiwan’s Security Policy: External Threats and Domestic Politics, as well as numerous articles on Chinese military modernization and Asia-Pacific security issues.