The world is a complicated place.Thought this was very interesting
Germany debates proposal to re-open Nord Stream pipelines – DW – 03/27/2025
Members of the conservative CDU party, likely to lead the next German government, have raised the possibility of importing Russian gas again. The far right has welcomed the idea.amp.dw.com
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In other news, water is wet.Looks like renewed job security for Growler NFOs...
Caine: US Has Lost Electronic Warfare Skills, Needs to Up Training
The U.S. military's electronic warfare skills have eroded, Lt. Gen. Dan Caine, nominee to be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, said.
It is too much political cheerleading…much like the “Trump Institute of Peace,” a rather silly naming that will dissolve in an administration or two. That said, I do think there is some room for kicking some old, and no longer functional, conventions down the road. I’m fine with pursuing the “golden dome” or whatever you want to call it, and putting Russia and China on alert that we aren’t all that afraid of their nukes (or at least make that bluff). The only reason the world is tolerating Russia’s efforts in the Ukraine is because we are afraid of their nuclear stockpiles - and I agree that saving Ukraine’s ass isn’t worth a nuclear exchange- while at the same time wishing we could treat Russia for what it is…a third rate power. I’m not sure, and the document isn’t clear on, the value of a western hemispheric defense when it ignores most of our power allies, but I also believe we need to invigorate our Pacific connections, especially South Korea, Japan, Australia, and India, against China…and current tariff policy isn’t working.Interesting take on the new National Security Strategy. Heard that Michael Anton of the Claremont institute (famed for writing the “Flight 93” article that was influential in getting Republicans behind Trump in the 2016 election vs Secretary of State Clinton) had a big part.
It does seem like a return to the Monroe Doctrine.
Ten Jolting Takeaways from Trump’s New National Security Strategy
The new National Security Strategy is out, and it’s a shock to the system. It is not just the latest public articulation of principles, ambitions, andwarontherocks.com