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Originally Posted by Atocep
$50 billion isn't getting us anywhere close to replacing that we already have. I'm very skeptical that any conflict with China would be in Asia. Eastern/Western Europe or possibly Africa are far more likely.
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This is the crux as to why you and I differ. I don't know how to convince you that China is much more interested in Asia militarily than Europe so we'll agree to disagree here.
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Giving up what we have to respond to a current threat is shortsighted. Are you confident projecting who our biggest threat is going to be 10 years from now let alone 50 or 75?
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As I've stated, I'm okay with NATO 2.0 just as long as US is not the primary driver.
I do agree that Russia is a threat, but unlike Asia, NATOexUS should be able to handle Russia with US playing a supporting role. Between Russia and China, IMO China is the greater threat. Russia is declining, China is emerging and therefore more likely to have conflicts with US interests.