Biden"s National Defense Strategy Ignored: Risks Ahead
- A report from the Commission on National Defense Strategy, issued on July 29, outlines serious security challenges for the U.S.
- The report indicates that the U.S. military is unprepared for potential conflicts, particularly due to reduced naval capabilities and insufficient defense spending.
- Democratic leadership's inaction on the National Defense Authorization Act is criticized as neglecting national security responsibilities.
The Commission on National Defense Strategy released a report on July 29, highlighting significant security challenges facing the United States, which the Democratic Party, led by President Biden, is reportedly ignoring. The report emphasizes that the U.S. is unprepared for potential near-term major conflicts, particularly due to the aggressive postures of China and Russia, alongside threats from Iran, North Korea, and terrorist groups. The U.S. Navy's fleet has diminished significantly since the Cold War, with recommendations for a larger and more capable naval force to address these threats. The commission advocates for increased defense spending, suggesting that current military budgets are insufficient to meet the challenges posed by global adversaries. The lack of urgency from Democratic leadership, particularly Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, in advancing the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is seen as a dereliction of duty, with calls for immediate action to bolster national defense capabilities.