Posted on Apr 4, 2019
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MAJ Ken Landgren
The utility of NATO is unclear to me as there are an infinite number of variables. I will try to make a reasonable assessment using the Principle of War: Mass, Maneuver, Simplicity, Surprise, Security, Unity of Command, Objective, Offensive, Economy of force as the overarching way we will fight.
However we need to consider:
- Military capabilities, tactics, and doctrine of other nations.
- Compatibility of equipment, tactics, vehicles, aircraft, ships, and planes.
- Logistics for supplies, military movement, Ports of Entry, beachheads, and maintenance.
- Attrition during war, production capabilities, and flexibility to innovate.
- Deep thinking leaders like Eisenhower who developed the American campaign plan for Africa and Europe. Nimitz and Macarthur for the pacific campaign.
- Multi National training and exercises.
I am sure others can add to this list.
However we need to consider:
- Military capabilities, tactics, and doctrine of other nations.
- Compatibility of equipment, tactics, vehicles, aircraft, ships, and planes.
- Logistics for supplies, military movement, Ports of Entry, beachheads, and maintenance.
- Attrition during war, production capabilities, and flexibility to innovate.
- Deep thinking leaders like Eisenhower who developed the American campaign plan for Africa and Europe. Nimitz and Macarthur for the pacific campaign.
- Multi National training and exercises.
I am sure others can add to this list.
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It would not surprise me if China tries to influence Europe by getting access to infrastructure and economies.
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MAJ (Join to see)
That's already happened/happening.
https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/regional-integration/brief/belt-and-road-initiative
https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/regional-integration/brief/belt-and-road-initiative
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MAJ Ken Landgren
MAJ (Join to see) - Thanks for the great picture. Add in the Philippines for giving sovereignty to the seas around her and Australia for a 99 year lease of the Port of Darwin. I totally find it repulsive for out "allied countries" to give in to the Belt and Road Initiative. To me they are Blue Falcons.
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MAJ (Join to see)
Well, we're not in a state of "declared war" with China/PRC. "Allies" literally means you've signed a mutual defense treaty stating that if another country declares war on a nation-state, you agree that you're obligated by international law to come to the defense of your "Ally." That's it. You don't have to support jack squat short of declared war.
While I would almost be inclined to agree in general principle, countries act in their own self-interest. Hell, we are probably the single largest export market for Chinese goods. Would you support a 100% trade ban on products made in China? I think not. Prices would double overnight on a large section of consumer goods we currently get from PRC.
While I would almost be inclined to agree in general principle, countries act in their own self-interest. Hell, we are probably the single largest export market for Chinese goods. Would you support a 100% trade ban on products made in China? I think not. Prices would double overnight on a large section of consumer goods we currently get from PRC.
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