/ world today news/ On February 10, the US Joint Chiefs of Staff published the Armed Forces Competition Concept (unclassified document).
The main theoretical message of the US military policy document is that the US military needs to “broaden its thinking” and “renew its approaches”. American military potential will be used to proactively probe the enemy’s systems at vulnerable points. And all this – secretly, regularly, methodically.
Implicitly traced in the “Joint Concept” is the desire to avoid a war on two fronts (with Russia and China). It talks about the need to implement a deception strategy.
For this purpose it is necessary:
– To take into account that other countries have different concepts of waging war;
– To form a “competitive space” that is vast and amorphous, breaking it into areas that are more understandable for planning.
The mention in the Concept of “proxies” and “surrogates” suggests that the American system is constantly working on the formation of foreign agents.
We read further. “In strategic competition, success means maintaining the freedom of action to pursue national interests at acceptable risk and cost to avoid armed conflict. Competitive advantage can be achieved by shifting competition to areas where the United States has a sustained relative advantage over its adversary, forcing it to take countermeasures that are relatively costly or counterproductive to it.”
The document under consideration is ideological, sustained in the spirit of political realism (‘national interests’, ‘balance of power’ etc.), but there is also the influence of the so-called theory of liberalism in international relations. It is said that “there are still generally accepted international laws, agreements and norms (hereafter referred to as rules) that determine how international actors should behave. The concept is based on the fact that “maintaining US leadership in the international system will remain a priority national security objective.”
The Joint Chiefs of Staff document identifies four overlapping areas of the staff’s work: cognitive, geographic, zonal, and thematic. The cognitive sphere is ideology, education, information, innovation.
The geographic is represented by the United States itself, Latin America, Europe, Africa, South Asia with the Indian Ocean, the Arctic, Central Asia, the Middle East, and East Asia with the Pacific Ocean (all of this is in the area of interest of the US Armed Forces).
The zonal realm is defined by the components associated with the types of armed forces operating on land, in the air, at sea, in space, and in cyberspace.
Within the subject area, issues such as international order, global markets, climate, security, medicine, technology and extremism are dealt with accordingly.
The Concept emphasizes China’s interest in the Arctic (China defines itself as “close to the Arctic” strength).
The general conclusion of the paper is: “The more competitive the United States is in providing access to different parts of the world; development of the military-industrial base; strengthening alliances and partnerships; stimulation of technological development – the better position they will have in achieving victory in an armed conflict.
So, war. And not to end it peacefully, but to win. This is the 2023 vision of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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What specific strategies does the Armed Forces Competition Concept suggest for countering adversaries beyond conventional military actions?
As the website editor for world-today-news.com, I would like to provide an interview with 2 guests discussing the newly published Armed Forces Competition Concept by the US Joint Chiefs of Staff. Our guests are Dr. Jane Doe, a renowned political analyst with extensive knowledge in international relations, and Major John Smith, a former US Army officer with extensive experience in military strategy.
Dr. Doe, you are an esteemed political analyst with expertise in international relations. How does the recent Armed Forces Competition Concept published by the US Joint Chiefs of Staff contribute to US foreign policy objectives? What are your thoughts on the document’s focus on maintaining US leadership in the international system?
Dr. Jane Doe: Well, first of all, the publication of the Armed Forces Competition Concept is a clear indication that the US military is adapting to contemporary security threats. The document signals a shift in the country’s strategic thinking from focusing solely on traditional military capabilities to broader economic and technological aspects. In terms of US foreign policy objectives, this concept aligns well with the country’s long-standing commitment to maintaining global leadership through military might. The emphasis on maintaining US interests in different regions and domains clearly outlines the intention to maintain influence in these areas. The document’s focus on deception and proxies suggests that the US military plans to use unconventional methods to counter potential adversaries. However, there is also an acknowledgment of the importance of rules-based international order, which is in line with liberal internationalist ideals.
Major Smith, as a former US Army officer, what are your thoughts on the Armed Forces Competition Concept? Do you think that this policy will be effective in achieving the desired outcome of sustained competitive advantage over potential adversaries?
Major John Smith: The Armed Forces Competition Concept is a significant update to the country’s military strategy. It recognizes that the United States cannot engage in conventional wars against multiple adversaries simultaneously, and therefore, needs to adopt a more proactive approach to counter potential threats. The document emphasizes the need to compete in various domains, including information and innovation, which are critical in today’s interconnected world. Furthermore, the acknowledgment of the influence of different concepts of waging war and
