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The episode underscores the urgency of strategic recalibration in Washington’s approach to global threats. With China’s military modernization, Russia’s internal decline, and the shifting alliances forming globally, the landscape appears increasingly multipolar and unpredictable.
As Wiker noted, the development and deployment of advanced weapons, like hypersonic missiles and directed energy systems, herald a new era of warfare—one that demands proactive U.S. technological innovation and diplomatic effort. Ending conflicts like Ukraine’s, managing alliances prudently, and investing in next-generation defenses are crucial steps to maintaining stability in this evolving global order.