Geopolitical Threats: Cartels, Terrorism, and Power Dynamics

This chapter examines the interconnected threats facing America, particularly the role of cartels in facilitating terrorism and the collaboration between entities like Russia, China, and the Taliban. It highlights the implications of U.S. military withdrawal and the subsequent vulnerabilities, as well as the complex relationships and shifting alliances in the Middle East and beyond. The discussion further explores the significance of China's growing influence and the need for heightened awareness of non-traditional threats to national security.