[This shortform has now been expanded into a long-form post]
NATO faces its gravest military disadvantage since 1949, as the balance of power has shifted decisively toward its adversaries. The speed and scale of NATO’s relative military decline represents the most dramatic power shift since World War II—and the alliance appears dangerously unaware of its new vulnerability
I think this is both true and massively underrated.
The primary reason is the drone warfare revolution. The secondary reason is the economic rise and military buildup of China. The Pax Americana is coming to its end.
[This shortform has now been expanded into a long-form post]
NATO faces its gravest military disadvantage since 1949, as the balance of power has shifted decisively toward its adversaries. The speed and scale of NATO’s relative military decline represents the most dramatic power shift since World War II—and the alliance appears dangerously unaware of its new vulnerability
I think this is both true and massively underrated.
The primary reason is the drone warfare revolution. The secondary reason is the economic rise and military buildup of China. The Pax Americana is coming to its end.