The US Is Demonstrating That It Cannot Oppose China
3 hours ago
- #geopolitics
- #US-China relations
- #military strategy
- The US is demonstrating a decline in its ability to oppose China, highlighted by its struggles in the conflict with Iran.
- The US lacks the capabilities, strategic mindset, and military production to effectively counter China in the Western Pacific.
- The author's previous analysis suggested the US might win initial battles against China but lose the war due to China's superior military production and sustainability.
- Recent events with Iran raise concerns that the US might not even win initial engagements with China.
- The US's weaknesses are a mix of self-inflicted strategic incompetence and uncontrollable changes in military technology and production.