Message from @Nikitis
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Christ
yup
Sorry for this but please explain this pic
Oh wait lol nvm
We're fucked
They have been doing that for a while
Russia and China are stepping their game up
The missile flight duration from the arctic to the US is way shorter than from Russia and China itself
Estimates of untapped oil and natural gas are as high as $35 trillion, the financial news site noted, or about one-fifth of the world’s untapped, so-called “fossil fuel” resources. In addition, there are “a range of mineable minerals” in the region “including gold, silver, diamond, copper, titanium, graphite, uranium, and other valuable rare earth elements,” CNBCreported.
I'm pretty sure we would have a shorter distance for a missile to travel (bases in Europe)
So what you're saying is, it is no biggy that the Russians and Chinese have captured the northern arctic?
I never said that
I said 2 things
1. They have been taking over the artic for a while
2. We more than likely have a shorter distance
Yeah.
But isn't it problematic?
However, you are right. It is a big deal. Russia has been making a lot of moves lately
A permanent presence of Russians and Chinese in the arctic region can have profound implications for the future
Another example, Russia sent 2 nuclear-capable bombers to Venezuela
While we had all of our focus for the past 20 years on terrorists
They had all the time to do whatever they want
It's unfortunate, We are more than capable of out-doing anything they can do but we dont seem to be doing so
It is dangerous. And alot of it has to do with that Iraq war of 2003.
That lagged alot of potential global moves.
Also China is becoming problematic. Example: The islands they are building in the South China Sea (The most important trade route in the world)
Can't stop them from doing that, it's within their region of influence
Yes, but it is international waters/airspace and they are restricting air and sea travel
Just like Russia in the Crimea
Things like international law are constantly changing and challenged
And redefined
China currently has such a grip on the world, that the worldwide community can't do anything about its moves
We're slipping away
Indeed
The pussification of America isn't helping
Their moves in the Arctic are extremely concerning. Hopefully the Pentagon and IC are responding even if we know nothing.
Maybe our withdrawal in Syria will help divert our attention to more important matters
I think the US should just take over the UK
When I think of Europe I think of a bunch of people that are nothing more than cannon fodder to make a dent in Russian and Chinese forces until we come to fight.