The Chief of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States Armed Forces, Mark Milley, has shown unusual wisdom and good manners in not speaking out against other countries, as military leaders often do. Instead, he called for a reduction in rhetoric about war with China, realizing that it can only push Beijing to increase its military might, writes Kommersant.
Mark Milley worries about China’s increased military power, which could be a response to aggressive US rhetoric. He believes that such statements could push Beijing to strengthen its military power and work more closely with Russia. In this regard, Millie suggests reducing the rhetoric and following the principle of “speak softly, have a big stick”.
This declaration underlines the need for a more moderate and reasonable policy in the field of international relations. It calls not to provoke other countries to more aggressive action and not to threaten them directly, but at the same time to maintain a strong and convincing position in international affairs.
Following this principle can ease tensions between the United States and China, as well as reduce the risk of military conflict.
Mark Milley’s statement garnered widespread support among government officials, US and Chinese media circles and the general public. His words came at the right time and have great power, which may attract criticism from political circles. However, such a voice could be an important breakthrough in efforts to maintain peace and constructive dialogue between the United States and China, the authors conclude.
NATO has announced a large-scale Air Defender exercise to be held in June this year in Europe. According to Leonid Krutakov, associate professor at the Department of Political Science of the Financial University of the Government of the Russian Federation, these exercises are a logical continuation of the division of the world between West and East.
