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world-news2 hours ago•24 min saved

Gates: China unlikely to invade Taiwan soon, favoring a gradual transition

Former CIA Director and Defense Secretary Robert Gates told CBS that China’s chances of invading Taiwan in the near term are “pretty low,” arguing Beijing would prefer a Hong Kong–style, gradual transition and wouldn’t want to destroy key chip factories; he notes Xi Jinping has purged military leadership and lacks recent combat experience, but warns China’s manufacturing power and non-military tools make it a formidable adversary. Gates also mentions potential invasion options exist, and urges continuing arms sales to Taiwan despite delivery backlogs.

via New York Post|

#china #military #robert-gates

international-relations-military-conflict2 years ago•1 min saved

"Russia's Advances in Ukraine: A Devastating Turn of Events"

Former CIA director Robert Gates stated that Russia has gained momentum and is now on the offensive in Ukraine, refuting the notion of a stalemate. Ukrainian losses are attributed in part to a shortage of ammunition and artillery, despite heavy reliance on US military aid. House Republicans are likely to block a Senate-approved $60 billion aid deal for Ukraine, leading to concerns about the impact of inaction on Ukrainian soldiers.

via Business Insider|

#international-relations-military-conflict #military-aid #offensive

foreign-policy3 years ago•4 min saved

Gates slams White House for delayed Ukraine weapons approval.

Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates criticized the Biden administration for being "slow" to approve weapons systems, like tanks, rocket launchers, and fighter jets, to Ukraine, given that it is the "most important" foreign policy issue the U.S. is facing "right now." Gates said the delays in decision-making and approval process have been months-long, and the administration has been dragging its feet in providing weapons systems to Ukraine. President Biden recently approved plans to train Ukrainian pilots on the F-16 fighter jets, which could have been done six months ago, according to Gates.

via CBS News|

#biden-administration #f-16-fighter-jets #foreign-policy

politics3 years ago•35 min saved

Former Defense Secretary Gates criticizes White House's slow approval of weapons to Ukraine.

Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates expressed concern over the dysfunction in the US political system, which feeds the narrative from China that their model is more stable and effective. He believes the biggest threat to the US is polarization and the lack of civility among politicians. Gates criticized Senator Tommy Tuberville for placing a hold on senior military promotions until the Pentagon reverses its policy on covering expenses for service members who travel to have abortions. He also emphasized the need for direct communication between US and Chinese military commanders to avoid a catastrophic conflict. Gates supports the approach of high fences around small yards in managing the economic relationship with China.

via CBS News|

#china #military #national-security