Frankly, I think we need to start seeing that. I said from the beginning that the pro-Hamas demonstrations need to be given the same...
You just aptly described a main reason why the realists will demand we bleed for Taiwan even while they advocate abandoning Ukraine to its fate....
I just corrected you on that. And yet you’re repeating an anachronistic claim. Once again, I’m telling you this is not 1950, 1996, or even 2010....
That we can deter with economic, diplomatic, and informational measures alone (the canard of “integrated deterrence”) was one of Jake Sullivan’s...
I understand the concern. And, of course, you can usually assume that Gaetz, Boebert et al will oppose whatever the President does by instinct...
He might have been. That was the 90s.
Geographically, China would be able to dominate what’s called the First Island Chain, which extends from the Japanese Ryukus to the Philippines....
I’m sure the buildup is real, yes. I’m sure that Xi has done a lot more than Putin has to root out corruption, yes. Am I sure that the PLA is as...
Interesting question philosophically, but not practical in terms of reality. It’s a longer discussion, but essentially there’s no case to be made...
Your information is out of date. Since Xi has come to power, many of the factors that led us to casually assume an amphibious operation would be...
Yes. But the variable is the degree to which Taiwan resists. Taiwan is a very, very difficult nut to crack if the people resist the same way...
Here’s a national security reason for the federal government to modernize its position on cannabis. Most of the separated and retired military...
This is going to have to be one of those times I must respectfully decline to answer. Once it goes open source, I’ll be glad to share. I don’t...
Sure. Off the top of my head: Massive natural resources. Support of China. Huge body of manpower with some military training due to conscription....
I can count a few more advantages than just population.
It certainly doesn’t help, but I don’t see any signs that Russia is on the verge of quitting. Defeating Russia by eroding its will is a long game....
Truly, no idea. But if I were the Combatant Commander for INDOPACOM, then I would taking as much initiative to prepare my forces as the law allows.
Taiwan defies China, electing a new president Beijing labeled a separatist If we choose to believe the words that have come out of Xi’s mouth...
Very glad to hear that the Ukrainians are still punching back hard and targeting the Russian will. Hopefully, the opposing sides in Congress will...
Afraid I have to agree.
