The Wright Report
01 AUGUST 2024 NEWS: Map Day! DC // Venezuela // Mali // Central African Republic // Ukraine // California // Back to DC
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Quick takeaways
- The U.S. military faces significant readiness issues highlighted by a bipartisan report indicating potential challenges in a global conflict scenario.
- Venezuelan President Maduro's refusal to concede power amid violent opposition raises concerns about regional stability and humanitarian crises.
Deep dives
State of U.S. Military Preparedness
U.S. armed forces are reported to be unprepared for a global conflict, with the National Defense Strategy commission highlighting significant deficiencies across military readiness. The Pentagon lacks the capability to sustain a two-front war against adversaries like China and Russia, as evidenced by the loss of naval superiority in the Pacific and an inability to match Russia's industrial capability in Europe. In case of a major global conflict, the U.S. would exhaust its munitions quickly, potentially within weeks, revealing a critical shortfall in domestic production infrastructure. The commission urges a need for reform, advocating for closer collaboration between private industry and the Pentagon to foster innovation in military solutions, similar to practices seen in China.
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