We Can't Turn Our Backs on China. Bill Gertz talks to A&G
Summary
Armstrong & Getty interview Bill Gertz on U.S. munitions shortages following conflicts in Ukraine and Iran, and their impact on deterrence against China. Gertz argues that while stockpiles are low, the situation is not an emergency, though it risks miscalculation by Beijing. The discussion shifts to China’s aggressive expansion in the South China Sea and Taiwan, criticizing the U.S. for a cautious, appeasement-like approach that ignores Chinese coercion and cognitive warfare.
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Intro: U.S. Weapons Stockpiles and Guest Bill Gertz
Missile Shortages and Media Leaks on Defense Policy
Impact of Munitions Use on Deterrence and Iran Conflict
Transition to China's Strategic Threats
China's Aggression in South China Sea and Taiwan
Critique of Quiet Diplomacy and U.S. Navy Patrols
Rare Earth Minerals, Trade Deals, and Appeasement
Closing Thoughts on China's Relentless Nature
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