
Episode 951 • • 39:53 - 42:23
951: Hard Forking
Defining Enemies, Russia-China Competition, Armed Conflict
General Mark Milley clarified that the U.S. military does not currently classify Russia or China as "enemies," as that term specifically denotes entities engaged in open armed conflict. He emphasized the distinction between adversarial competition and war, stating that competition without conflict is the desirable goal. Milley urged for a more precise use of language in political and media discourse regarding international relations.
