The United States must prepare for potential simultaneous wars with Russia and China
To achieve this, the report suggests expanding conventional forces, strengthening alliances, and enhancing nuclear weapons modernization programs
Tensions with China over Taiwan and other issues and worsening frictions with Russia over its invasion of Ukraine underscore the need for this preparation
The report hints at concerns about potential coordination between Chinese and Russian nuclear weapons, leading to a two-war construct
This shift in strategy challenges the current U.S. national security approach, which focuses on winning one conflict while deterring another
The report acknowledges budget constraints but emphasizes the necessity of increased defense spending
Democratic Chair Madelyn Creedon and Vice Chair Jon Kyl argue that higher defense spending is a small price to pay to avoid a possible nuclear war
The report contradicts President Joe Biden's stance, which claims the existing U.S. nuclear arsenal is sufficient for deterrence
The Strategic Posture Commission warns that the U.S.-led international order and its values are at risk from authoritarian regimes in China and Russia