Intelligence Matters Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy and Force Development Elbridge Colby
Sep 14, 2022
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Military Purpose and Goals
- The fundamental purpose of a military is to deter adversaries and defeat them if deterrence fails.
- The primary goal now is preventing any country, especially China, from dominating key regions like Asia.
U.S. Military Readiness
- The U.S. military receives a C- grade due to doubts about its ability to win a war with China.
- While some areas are improving, the overall readiness is insufficient, especially given China's growing strength.
Taiwan's Defense
- Defending Taiwan is a close call; experts are sounding the alarm.
- Taiwan assesses that China could potentially invade, even against U.S. intervention, and this capability is growing.