"4 Ways China Can Prepare for War in East Asia" Topic

Take note for future wargames (smile).

"Over the past decades, the fuse for the powder keg of war moved from the Balkans to the Middle East. Now it has shifted to China's backyard without us even noticing. Five years ago, if someone had told me that Northeast Asia would become the world's leading powder keg, even more dangerous than the Middle East, I wouldn't have believed it. But now, such a statement seems more and more like the truth.

After the U.S. military conquered Iraq, the "Arab Spring" bloomed in the Middle East and North Africa. Although the internal turmoil suffered by countries in this region shows no signs of abating, in terms of geopolitics the Middle East crisis has been greatly alleviated. Nowadays, there is only one "troublemaker" left – Iran, which would find it hard to cause a crisis without support ( not to mention Iran is not up to fighting with the United States and Israel). Iran's recent willingness to give up its nuclear weapons program foreshadows a shift in the winds.

In contrast, the situation in Northeast Asia is decidedly not optimistic. Almost every responsible country in the world has age requirements for its top leader, usually requiring top leaders to be at least 40 years old. But North Korea is now under the control of a 30-year old young man. After taking office, this leader "lived up the the world's expectations" — that is to say, he refused to follow China's road of reform and opening up and refused to act according to common sense. He eliminated dissenters without a scruple, and will most likely continue to develop nuclear weapons…"
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"Iran's recent willingness to give up its nuclear weapons program foreshadows a shift in the winds".

Hmmmm, must have missed that press-conference announcement, and/or signed agreement.

And I would have thought that recent developments near the Black Sea may have them thinking twice about whether or not that is a good idea.

But the north-eastern border between China and Russia has areas that have been in dispute (and fought over) for quite some time…

No need to worry, since Russia would never "invade".

Just remember not to "invite" them for any events in your country, and you'll be fine.

"No need to worry, since Russia would never "invade"."

I like Michael Moore's films for comedy value. I remember in his film Sicko An American woman married a Canadian man to get treatment for her ailments. Moore said something like "what x did was illegal but we are Americans. We are allowed to go into other people's countries when we need to."

Perhaps Moore has been giving the Kremlin ideas?

I think it's a bit simpler than that in Canada, e.g. just drive across the border.

I've heard of Americans getting treatment there, and trying to pay, only to be told they have no provision for taking money from patients directly.

Not sure if that is still true, but is interesting.

"Perhaps Moore has been giving the Kremlin ideas?".

I certainly hope so, and that they listen to him as well. Best way I can think of for them to lose.