The next “Ukraine” could well be Taiwan. China seems about ready to retake control of this renegade island. If the conflict over who controls Taiwan came to blows, how would the US military stack up against the Chinese? Not well, is the answer. One important measure is available: combat airpower. In 2000, the USA had 67 fighters in the North Pacific and the Chinese had 60. Today the Chinese have over one thousand. How many does the USA have?A. 67B. 340C. 450D. Over 500, plus all pilots are trained in the new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion weapons system.
Why the CIA No Longer Works—and How to Fix It
The following is adapted from a talk delivered at Hillsdale College on October 3, 2023, during a conference on “U.S. Intelligence: History and Controversies.” We need the CIA, but we also need to recognize the uncomfortable reality that the CIA is not performing at the level we require. It is not keeping us safe. It
0 Comments