The article argues that Donald Trump's unique and prolonged lame-duck period, coupled with domestic political pressures, makes him dangerously prone to international instability. Having exhausted major diplomatic gambits, Trump is expected to channel his energy into high-stakes, unilateral actions, primarily targeting adversaries such as Iran and Cuba. These potential actions—ranging from fresh strikes in the Persian Gulf to attempts at regime change—carry a significant risk of destabilizing regional security and triggering a global economic crisis. Policymakers must anticipate this pivot to high-risk foreign policy to mitigate potential international flare-ups.
US Air Force, Army eye industry access on test ranges
English Summary
The US Air Force and Army are increasingly focused on integrating private industry access to military test ranges and infrastructure. This push is driven by the need to accelerate the development cycle of advanced defense technologies and improve the efficiency of testing complex systems. Strategically, this mandates that the Department of Defense (DoD) reform its traditional acquisition processes to establish robust frameworks for commercial-military collaboration. The implication is a shift toward a more public-private partnership model, which could streamline testing, reduce costs, and significantly speed up the fielding of next-generation military capabilities.
中文摘要
美國空軍和陸軍正日益關注將私營產業接入軍事試驗場和基礎設施。此舉的驅動力是加速先進國防技術的發展週期，並提高複雜系統的測試效率。從戰略角度來看，這要求美國國防部（DoD）改革其傳統的採購流程，以建立穩健的商軍合作框架。其意涵是轉向更為公私夥伴關係模式，這有助於簡化測試流程、降低成本，並顯著加快下一代軍事能力的部署。
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