The National Security Implications of Russia, China Claiming a COVID-19 Vaccine
Are some generals in China or Russia whispering in the ears of their leaders that now is the time to strike?
A monitor depicts the structure of SARS-CoV-2 during a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee hearing to discuss vaccines and protecting public health, in Washington on Sept. 9, 2020. Michael Reynolds/Pool/Getty Images
China is claiming that it’s tested a COVID-19 vaccine on hundreds of thousands of people without a single infection and no side effects. Meanwhile, Russia has released its own vaccine called Sputnik V.
Stephen Bryen
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Dr. Stephen Bryen is regarded as a thought leader on technology security policy, twice being awarded the Defense Department’s highest civilian honor, the Distinguished Public Service Medal. A Senior Fellow at the Center for Security Policy, Senior Fellow, Yorktown Institute, his most recent book is “Technology Security and National Power: Winners and Losers.”