Yeah man when I looked out my window I see a world conquered by Putin.

If you have nothing worthwhile to add, please go away.

Countries like Australia not wanting to engage in the superpower pissing contest when so much of their economy is reliant on said superpowers is pretty understandable.

I think RBrian explained the economic argument extremely well.

If the Chinese sank even one carrier with 5,000 sailors onboard then they would be destroyed militarily, say what you will about the US but if you kick us in the face and your a nation then we will not quit until you are deciamted. Their is no scenario when we are left without allies in the region while China…

To put in perspective, yes China is a big trading partner but the Chinese would be hurt more if there was a cessation to trade. The US was humming along fine before China became a big player. It might hurt in the short term to the US but China would be devastated economically. They are not deep in the bullpen. Notice…

As one who participated in many combat exercises with our Asian allies, I can say that the press realeases of ‘who won what’ or ’ kill ratios’ or ‘who was better’ will never be released. Asian nations do not want to be embarrassed and our Generals are kind sorts when the State Department is monitoring the exercises.

Yup, JASDF F-2, a slight bigger and refines F-16. I have had the pleasure of working with the USAF, USN, JASDF, and RAAF for the past 5 years out in Guam.

My hometown bird.