Discusses attempts by some U.S. conservatives to find a new enemy nation and focuses on China as a "threat"
In the case of China, the "threat" is primarily a threat to the American empire, not the American republic. The basic issue is Washington's predominance in East Asia. The ultimate threat, in the view of analyst Ross Munro, is that Beijing's "grand strategy is to dominate Asia. And that puts the United States and China on a collision course." But America is not alone. India also is a rising power, Russia maintains a sizable nuclear deterrent, Japan fields a capable military, South Korea is growing in influence, Australia is a regional leader, the ASEAN states are developing new cooperative ties, and more.
Related Topics: China, Militarism