The Pacific no longer represents menacing avenues of approach for a prospective invader. It assumes, instead, the friendly aspect of a peaceful lake. Our line of defense is a natural one and can be maintained with a minimum of military effort and expense.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The Pacific Ocean is now a peaceful region, reducing the need for defense.
- In plain terms
- The Pacific is friendly now, so we need less military force there.
- What can you take from it?
- Adapt defense to changed geopolitical realities.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How should nations adapt to peace?
- What is the cost of peace?
Another view
Geopolitical threats can change quickly.
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