Sep 18, 2023
Contrary to the conventional wisdom, the world situation is grim for America. And it could actually get far worse. Why, then, are many of our national leaders acting as if things are going well? We need not doubling down but fundamental change. That starts with understanding that we are in serious trouble. The war in Ukraine, which is manifestly the Biden administration's priority, is sadly likely to be protracted. While the Ukrainian counteroffensive is still ongoing, the best analysis indicates that the war has become a struggle of attrition. Russia is substantially mobilizing its economy and society for a long-haul war effort - and its armed forces appear to have at least partially adapted from their earlier failures. At the same time, there is little to no credible evidence that Moscow is seriously interested in a peace agreement; in fact, it appears Moscow thinks it may gain an advantage if the war continues. At the same time, Russia has become highly dependent on China, its e