Combat air power is one of the cornerstones of modern military might, and relies on dependable, advanced propulsion systems. The engine is the heart of the combat air power and integrated weapon systems. Jet engines require sophisticated design and manufacturing expertise — which has been built up in aircraft engine–producing nations over decades — and not only produce thrust, but also power avionics and aircraft systems.
As China has grown economically, so too has its propensity to engage in acts of economic coercion against its neighbors and more distant countries.
The EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI) proved short-lived. After 7 years of negotiations, only 5 months passed between its political agreement and the European Parliament voting to freeze its ratification in May 2021.
The stability and continuity of the North Korean leadership is the biggest “known unknown” when it comes to assessing the future of North Korea.
Russia’s war in Ukraine has reinforced the necessity of maintaining a deep inventory of weapons. Any future operational plans assuming that a war will be short-lived may run against a capable and determined adversary willing to wage a prolonged conflict.
China seeks to fully control Taiwan through three distinct but interrelated campaigns: persuasion, coercion, and compellence.
American policy’s focus on compellence marginalizes strategies that counter China’s persuasion and coercion campaigns.
China is more likely to achieve its goals through persuasion and coercion or a form of compellence, such as a blockade of the island, short of an amphibious invasion.
The US must urgently rethink its defense of Taiwan so that it blocks all three roads to Chinese victory.
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