US Defense Strategy: Russia “Manageable,” Priorities Shift Amidst Skepticism and Accusations
New US defense strategy calls Russia ‘manageable threat,’ resets military priorities. It seems the US is shifting its perspective on who poses the greatest dangers, with a new defense strategy emerging that labels Russia as a “manageable threat.” This is a significant pivot, and the rationale behind it is complex, layered, and certainly invites a lot of questioning. This new strategy apparently involves a retreat from “interventionalism,” those prolonged engagements, regime change operations, and nation-building exercises that have defined much of America’s recent military history.
The declaration that Russia is a “manageable threat” raises many eyebrows. Considering the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, it’s hard to deny that Russia’s military capabilities have been exposed, and that their capacity to project power has been, shall we say, diminished.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood