Very Low-IQ Trump Too Stoopid to Win War
The US is on the wrong side of a revolution in military affairs, with countries like Ukraine and Iran mastering the use of drones to counter larger powers. The drone has become a game-changer in warfare, allowing for cheap and effective surveillance and smart-munitions, and its impact is being felt in conflicts around the world. The US, under Donald Trump's leadership, has failed to adapt to this new reality, prioritizing traditional military hardware over innovative technologies like drones.
- ▪Ukraine and Iran have successfully used drones to counter larger powers in recent conflicts.
- ▪The US has failed to prepare for the drone revolution, instead focusing on traditional military hardware.
- ▪The use of drones has allowed countries like Iran to gain control over strategic locations like the Strait of Hormuz.
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The TriadVery Low-IQ Trump Too Stoopid to Win WarThere’s a revolution in military affairs and America is on the wrong side of it.Jonathan V. LastMay 28, 20268SharePhoto Illustration by The Bulwark / Photos Getty, Shutterstock1. EconomicsEarlier this week Ed Luce noted the similarities between Ukraine and Iran: Both were attacked by much larger powers. Both have stopped the much larger powers in their tracks.How? Because both Ukraine and Iran mastered a revolution in military affairs before their adversaries even understood that one was afoot.Today we’re going to talk about:What the Ukrainians and Iranians figured out.What this revolution means for the future of war.How Donald Trump failed to prepare the U.S.
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