This sounds like too little, too late. My sense of US Asian strategy is that it's entirely incoherent, based on unrealistic scenarios that are 20 years out of date. Not only is it impossible for the US to defend Taiwan (short nukes), it seems unlikely that it can ensure S Korea and Japan will have access to seaborne trade in the event of a major conventional war with China. Those two need at least 50,000 tons of food a day to ward off starvation. The US is determined to choose an indefensible point, a guaranteed defeat as its first battle against China. And, thanks to US intransigence in Europe, China's back is covered. Plus, that new ally will also supply China with massive raw materials in the event of a sea blockade. Unlike America's East Asian allies China is at no risk of starvation. Those allies really ought to reconsider their geopolitical stance. Being tied to a declining nation that's now fully captured by a mad political religion, Biocommunism, is unlikely to play out to your national advantage if you're within China's ancient sphere of influence.
I HATE THE JONES ACT I HATE THE JONES ACT I HATE THE JONES ACT A video on the strategic sea lift would be great because they are cargo ships thats just as fast as an aircraft carrier.
@@paulmaartin sadly, that's what will happen. Ships made to turn a profit are, or at least can be, better ships. The dissolving of US ship building was a "great leap forward" in terms of losing brainpower.
Does it? So Sweden for example has questionable values because ship manufacturing is almost solely reliant on military production? So no, it says nothing.
Given the shortage of skilled labor in the shipbuilding industry, perhaps Congress should fund a vocational shipbuilding school that is FREE for Navy, Coast Guard and Marine personnel -- or maybe all US military personnel -- who are nearing the end of their service term. Shipbuilders are well paid. A cursory Google search suggests they make something like $65K to $150K (depending on seniority, position level, skill type, location, and performance). With that pay it shouldn't be hard to attract students from the pool of outgoing military personnel who would otherwise be entering the civilian world with no prospect for a lucrative job. Moreover, a free shipbuilding school would likely pay for itself by way of lower costs to get ships built and repaired.
Saying so much without anything that’s not been heard before or any other amateur observer can say. Amateur observers are more clearer and concise in describing the conflict than the verbal, pseudo intelectual drivel here.
Really excellent, both of you!!! A good team, Ryan and Mike!!! As usual, Western leadership and deterrence has been abysmal. We really need fresh leadership in the White House, and I am certainly not talking about Trump!!!
The real depth and quality of US support was made very clear this week. With the commander in chief giving full backing to Ukrainian leadership, President Putin😂 Clown world.
How to cheat? Don’t say specifics, just use empty comparative words - “significantly”, “not as dire as it looked in March”, etc. Kofman is a propaganda peddler, not an analyst. Very easy to see given RU-vid remembers it all
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Much respect to Adm Bauer for his continued service. 🪖 No one is perfect & no one is right 100% of the time. Europe should be learning from France when is comes to Nuclear power generation. Also the theory of Deterrence has been Proven false many times before in history.
A cool headed man, with a high interlect and fantastic understanding of whole of people involvement in security needs . A good man, a incisive mind, a full grasp on what's required.
First problem with the current site is podcasts stop playing if my phone screen goes off. I routinely listen while working in my shop and have my hands full. Would like to see that fixed.
Hey, first time listener here. I'd really appreciate it if you could add links to the work Michael mentions at the end to the description of the video. I'm unfamiliar with all mentioned and it's proving a challenge to find some of the material despite his clarity in citing it. Thank you!
Ukrainian cheerleaders cope mechanism is "Russia isn't making territorial gains". Well, this is a war of attrition. It's not about territory. It's about degrading the enemy's capacity to keep fighting. And Russia is doing it systematically.
Biden is way too cautious on the issue of attacking Russian airbases with long range missiles. The glide bombs have been deadly on the front and without them Russia would still be back in Avdiivka. They have such poor offensive capacity. But an even bigger issue is air defence for UA infrastructure. Already 50% of their energy base has been destroyed. This is not sustainable for the upcoming winter. Get off your buts western leaders or you will lose this war!!!
Looks like Russia has started to conduct information warfare attacks against Kofman recently. Just makes him more credible. But War on the Rocks should consider disabling comments to defend against this to be safe.
Russians are dying at the rate of ten thousand soldiers for small gain of a 100 sq km. Putin says he wants another couple of hundred thousand sq kms in his 'peace' plan. Are the Russian people willing to let ten million of their sons, brothers, fathers lose their limbs or die for some stupid geopolitical fantasy ? To me that is the only question.
Why you say a change in policy? US has always said for Ukraine to make decisions to defend itself and the US would provide equipment needed and would react and adjust as appropriate. They already know what is off limits. Biden peeved at this permission because if they don’t win under Ukrainian flag, they are finished.
ruzzian lies time and time again - nothing said in ruzzia is worthy of thought - actions are all that matter - the numbers do not lie and ruzzia is seriously being depleted of an armed force - perhaps putin has arrested so many generals to prevent them from trying to save the military? now there is turmoil in the economy that is affecting the population. time will tell all.
The numbers stated are a lie to begin with.. The Russian GDP is growing it was 10th but its over taken Italy and Canada and is expected to keep growing its just behind France and the UK its the only country in Europe that's growing the rest of Europe is shrinking.
@@jezalb2710you should see what im talking about by following source's : Far from being crippled, Russia's economy is growing. The International Monetary Fund predicts that Russia will record economic growth of 3.2% this year. Caveats aside, that's still more than in any of the world's advanced economies. “Debilitating” sanctions have not produced shortages in the shops.6 Jun 2024 And heres the one for the UK. source Looking over the longer term, GDP is estimated to have grown by 0.4% in the three months to April 2024 compared with the three months to April 2023, and by 0.6% in April 2024 compared with the same month last year. Explore the latest trends in employment, prices and trade in our economic dashboard.2 days ago 👍
So... .. . Ukraine is continuing to fight a war that it doesn't know how what winning is???? How is this anything other than madness??? Just sign the armistice maybe in 50 years you will have another chance at retaking "your land".
ruzzia is in big trouble. It doesn't seem like they'll get another 3000 tanks going forward. The quality of the military they have will steadily decline.
If what you say is true, ie Ukraine doesn't have enough people, how come russia isn't doing better in its war?? I mean if Ukraine doesn't have enough soldiers, russia should be able to walk all over them- right?? Come on, try using some common sense...
Lmfao, Michael is still holding on to hope. Probably because he is Ukrainian born. Mikey, how exactly will Ukraine be in a better position a year from now, while it’s going through a war of attrition?
If he cared about Ukraine he'd have wanted peace not talking about fantasy victory in 2025. That's not his motivation. His motivation is he doesn't get paid if he says the wrong thing.
@@looinrims by then there will be no Ukrainians 😂 BTW the goal is to increase production from 30k to 100k/mo artillery shells by EOY 2025… ya that’s right… 18 months from now. And to increase Patriot pac-3 production from 500 interceptors per year to 800. Just for reference, Russia is already producing 4.5 million shells per year, or in other words, close to 400k/mo. That’s 4x what the US hopes to produce in 18 months
I was a member of then COL George’s PSD in Afghanistan ‘09-‘10. He is easily the best man for the job, tremendous leader, and wicked smart. Outstanding interview, great questions. Stay Lethal sir.
