I keep coming back to the same question. Why is the US acting like we are a tribute paying state to the Iranians and the Chinese? We, and our allies, have nothing to gain from it. We are the world's superpower and we act like the Iranians and the Chinese are in charge. So demeaning and frustrating, our leaders clearly haven't read history.
I keep coming back to the same question. Why is the US acting like we are a tribute paying state to the Iranians and the Chinese? We, and our allies, have nothing to gain from it. We are the world's superpower and we act like the Iranians and the Chinese are in charge. So demeaning and frustrating, our leaders clearly haven't read history.
You're right, but power comes in many different packages. Our economy is also part of our power, in fact it is the foundation for much of our power. I would add that our fleet is smaller than China's, but we also need to look at the types of ships that comprise their fleet. The main determiners of power though is the will to use it and the size of the military. In terms of will, I believe the Chinese are stronger than we are because our current crop of leaders don't appear to have the will to wield power or use our military as a deterrent. Sad to say.
I keep coming back to the same question. Why is the US acting like we are a tribute paying state to the Iranians and the Chinese? We, and our allies, have nothing to gain from it. We are the world's superpower and we act like the Iranians and the Chinese are in charge. So demeaning and frustrating, our leaders clearly haven't read history.
If super power is measured by the power of the naval fleet, then it's China who is the super power.
You're right, but power comes in many different packages. Our economy is also part of our power, in fact it is the foundation for much of our power. I would add that our fleet is smaller than China's, but we also need to look at the types of ships that comprise their fleet. The main determiners of power though is the will to use it and the size of the military. In terms of will, I believe the Chinese are stronger than we are because our current crop of leaders don't appear to have the will to wield power or use our military as a deterrent. Sad to say.