U.S. Lacks Ability to Deter Adversaries[1]

Thomas McInerney LTG, USAF (Ret)

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Paul E. Vallely MG, US Army (Ret)

Guest Editorial: Bill Gertz

April 15, 2025

The new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has warned that the U.S. military currently is unable to deter China and other adversaries and called for urgent defense reforms. Gen. John Caine, who was sworn in as chairman on Monday, stated in rec…