Author: mattkraft
Can Captain America Unite the Avengers?
America’s strategy for countering China depends on regional alliances following our lead on policing conflicts, managing supply chains, military bases and maintaining dollar dominance. But our allies don’t always share our agenda. Our influence is political, not moral. We have … Continue reading Can Captain America Unite the Avengers?
When a Balloon Hits Your Eye Like a Big Pizza Pie
By mounting an operation to retrieve the balloon and its payload intact using military assets and personnel we’ve reinforced our standing as the greatest military power and the greatest intelligence power in the world. Continue reading When a Balloon Hits Your Eye Like a Big Pizza Pie
China Catches a Cold
It was said, “When America Sneezes, the World Catches Cold”. Now, the world is catching another form of coronavirus, and the world is feeling the effects of the Covid spread in China. Japan and the United States will see a … Continue reading China Catches a Cold
Asia is for Asians
Xi Jinping’s ‘Asia for Asians’ mantra embraces the Chinese goal of pushing American influence out of the region, as the Japanese attempted to push European and American influence out of the Pacific to make way for their “Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere”. Continue reading Asia is for Asians
Happy Birthday Marine Corps — a Global Force for Good!
Back when the Marine Corps was born, the leaders of our young nation saw global commerce as a source of wealth for her people but a part of their destiny – today, we would say its part of our DNA. … Continue reading Happy Birthday Marine Corps — a Global Force for Good!
Ukraine to the Rescue
The friendship without end for Russia and China is just the old ball and chain. Failure of Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine complicates China’s reunification plans for Taiwan. US-led opposition to Russia’s territorial conquest in Ukraine is a formidable obstacle … Continue reading Ukraine to the Rescue
Xi to Joe – Hold my Pearl River Beer
When the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Milley, said China’s test of a hypersonic weapon was close to a Sputnik moment, we can see how easily the Chinese can tweak their global competitors’ insecurity. No need to … Continue reading Xi to Joe – Hold my Pearl River Beer
The US is Bringing Chess to a Go Fight
In the clash of civilizations, the US is bringing a western philosophy of war to compete with eastern cultures, particularly China, as seen in Fatal Move. Western war is typically seen as a chess match, where the pieces symbolize a … Continue reading The US is Bringing Chess to a Go Fight
Ambition Is the Drug of Choice for Workaholics
Ambition is a useful trait for leaders to inspire in workers because it makes them easy to manipulate, as seen at the CIA in Fatal Move. Ambition is the fire that builds up steam in any corporate engine. Long hours … Continue reading Ambition Is the Drug of Choice for Workaholics