While much attention has focused on domestic and allied reactions to the US war against Iran, this Situation Report examines how the purpose and progress of the war is being interpreted by America’s adversaries by providing a sampling of reactions from military strategists and political commentators in China and Russia.
"And then, truly, half the world will come to Trump and start beating him over the head with sticks, because they will have no other choice, especially those who don't have their own oil."
I found this a fun turn of phrase. Thank you for putting this together. I wonder what they think of the gulf states' lack of action to secure oil shipping despite possessing navies suitable for the task. Gulf Leadership in their 50s now would have seen the Iran-Iraq tanker wars as young boys.
Thank you Henry! I think that is a good question. For better or worse, one of the consequences of this war will be that a lot of countries will be thinking more about defense and about the fragility of global supply chains.
"And then, truly, half the world will come to Trump and start beating him over the head with sticks, because they will have no other choice, especially those who don't have their own oil."
I found this a fun turn of phrase. Thank you for putting this together. I wonder what they think of the gulf states' lack of action to secure oil shipping despite possessing navies suitable for the task. Gulf Leadership in their 50s now would have seen the Iran-Iraq tanker wars as young boys.
Thank you Henry! I think that is a good question. For better or worse, one of the consequences of this war will be that a lot of countries will be thinking more about defense and about the fragility of global supply chains.