Over the last two decades, special operations forces have become the go-to choice for policymakers and military leaders around the world.
The successes of U.S. and coalition special operations units in the Global War on Terror (GWOT) and in Syria against ISIS have showcased the importance and utility of small teams of highly trained troops.
While the U.S. and its allies have been fighting in the Middle East, the Chinese military has been paying close attention, especially to U.S. special operations. As a result, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is increasingly investing resources in its own special-operations forces.
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WNU Editor: The use of Special Forces is a new approach for the PLA. Bottom line. They have a lot of ground to cover if they want to match the U.S..
