America Still Outspends China. The Budget Is Only the Beginning.
America spent about 2.84 times as much as China in 2025. The comparison measures money, while the strategic test concerns delivery.
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Military Power
The rehearsal is becoming the routine
Japan says the cross-strait military balance is tilting towards China. The Smart Power contest is whether Taiwan and its partners can stop grey-zone pressure becoming the new normal.
THE ASHES, BUT FOR NATIONAL POWER (UK vs AUSTRALIA, 1991–2025)
The Ashes invites the oldest sporting question: who holds their nerve over five days, session after session, when the pitch changes and the easy runs disappear? The League of Nations asks the same question of states.
What is Military Power?
Military power is the defensive backbone and counter-attacking force of your grand strategy, crucial for protecting sovereignty and projecting influence. Just as a football team cannot dominate without a solid defence and the ability to counterattack, a state cannot secure its position.