China’s networked power relies on economic interdependence and technological standards rather than the traditional military alliances favored by Washington.
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China plans long-term. US thinks short-term. Solar and EV production soar. Washington dismantles climate policy. The rivalry tilts.
Ukraine’s wartime drone innovation is battle-tested. Gulf states have capital and ambition. Technology transfer must manage geopolitical risks.
Orbital shift: Russian, Chinese technology neutralizes Western dominance in Iran war. Multipolar military reality.
South Korea’s defense exports to the Middle East, offering technology transfer and local production, align with U.S. interests by diversifying supply chains.
The UK’s Strategic Defense Review targets a force with 80% unmanned platforms by 2035. While AI programs for targeting and logistics are advanced, progress is hindered by a bureaucratic “Valley of Death” separating innovation from field deployment.
U.S. policy should aim to contain and reverse China’s foothold in Saudi Arabia, particularly in sensitive tech and defense areas. This means demanding divestment from joint tech hubs, limiting advanced arms sales, and removing Chinese firms from critical telecommunications infrastructure.