Submission Statement: “Ukraine now contains an extensive and inventive defense industry that can be of huge help to the US and its European allies.” Paul Jones argues that Ukraine is viewed as a strategic asset for the US and its European allies, boasting a large, combat-ready military and a rapidly advancing defense industry. With innovations in drone technology and artillery production, Ukraine can significantly contribute to European defense needs, particularly amidst ongoing Russian military threats. Supporting Ukraine not only enhances NATO’s deterrence but also allows the US to reduce its military footprint in Europe, positioning Ukraine as a valuable partner in maintaining security in the region.
Russia having a GDP less than Italy and no longer being a threat to the US, means that Ukraine’s strategic value to the US is near zero.
I mean, yes. But there was never any disagreement about Ukraine except for one dude. One single dude in the world, with… idiosyncratic opinions about Russia.
It’s not as if there was significant controversy about how to treat Ukraine, shy of that one dude’s attitude. So trying to make policy advice on the basis of something that makes sense, just because it makes sense and would benefit the US, is not particularly convincing.
An ad on Fox and Friends, though. That might do it.
US can’t afford to be bogged down in Ukraine. They either need to hand this off to Europe or call it quits.
Whether Ukraine is a US strategic asset or not is a better question for after the war and their post-war recovery.
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Submission Statement: “Ukraine now contains an extensive and inventive defense industry that can be of huge help to the US and its European allies.” Paul Jones argues that Ukraine is viewed as a strategic asset for the US and its European allies, boasting a large, combat-ready military and a rapidly advancing defense industry. With innovations in drone technology and artillery production, Ukraine can significantly contribute to European defense needs, particularly amidst ongoing Russian military threats. Supporting Ukraine not only enhances NATO’s deterrence but also allows the US to reduce its military footprint in Europe, positioning Ukraine as a valuable partner in maintaining security in the region.
Russia having a GDP less than Italy and no longer being a threat to the US, means that Ukraine’s strategic value to the US is near zero.
I mean, yes. But there was never any disagreement about Ukraine except for one dude. One single dude in the world, with… idiosyncratic opinions about Russia.
It’s not as if there was significant controversy about how to treat Ukraine, shy of that one dude’s attitude. So trying to make policy advice on the basis of something that makes sense, just because it makes sense and would benefit the US, is not particularly convincing.
An ad on Fox and Friends, though. That might do it.
US can’t afford to be bogged down in Ukraine. They either need to hand this off to Europe or call it quits.
Whether Ukraine is a US strategic asset or not is a better question for after the war and their post-war recovery.
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