US intelligence leaders have warned that the United States could potentially face both Russia and China simultaneously in a conflict, highlighting the deepening partnership between the two countries.
This partnership, characterized as "no limits," has been underscored by joint military exercises near Taiwan, a move that suggests a coordinated response in the event of a conflict involving the US.
The likelihood of such a conflict has increased in recent years, prompting a reevaluation of US military planning.
During a hearing of the US Senate Committee on Armed Services, Avril D. Haines, Director of National Intelligence, and Lt. Gen. Jeffrey A. Kruse, Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, emphasized the growing cooperation between Russia and China across various spheres.
This cooperation indicates a potential joint effort in a conflict against the US, prompting significant adjustments in government planning.
Kruse indicated that the US could be confronted with a two-front conflict, a scenario that is now considered more plausible than in the past.
This development has led to a reassessment of US military strategies, particularly concerning potential conflicts with either Russia or China, and their joint activities near Taiwan, which suggests a more complex and interconnected conflict environment.
The "no limits" partnership, solidified just before Russia's invasion of Ukraine, has further complicated the Pentagon's assessment of potential conflicts. Military collaboration, including China's support for Russia and their joint activities near Taiwan, highlights the need for the US to revise its strategies and preparations for such scenarios.