China (Washington Insider Magazine) -If people were asked about the most severe threat to the United States, China’s first country would likely come to mind. China has been one of the greatest rivals in recent years. It was the birthplace of the coronavirus pandemic. In recent weeks, the US has seen rises in the number of occurrences involving the communist nation. Unfortunately for the US, China is a severe threat. However, it might not be the only one, as severe domestic concerns for the United States pose a greater risk immediately.
China Seeks to Dominate Global Affairs
It was seen throughout the pandemic: China stepped up and took a more active role in politics. For America, it was not great to see their most significant competitor rising and helping people during the pandemic, as it sent a message to the rest of the world. The former communist nation was much more isolated in years past, but modernization forced them to step out of the shadows. As a result, things became darker and potentially hazardous in many ways as China became more potent in global affairs.
Is This Another Cold War?
No fighting has been had yet, and many people assume that this might lead to the Second Cold War. With the Chinese military in the South China Sea and the US regularly running into them but not attacking, people have plenty of evidence to prove this is happening. It is more probable that the greatest threat of war is the Chinese military and their position economically, politically, and geographically. As the most populous nation in the world, people should be worried about their next moves.
America Has Concerns At Home, Too
It was Abraham Lincoln that first said that a house divided could stand alone. People can be concerned about the Chinese presence as much as they feel appropriate, but it is essential to also look at the domestic concerns back home. It can be argued that without cohesive moves forward as a nation, America might be its greatest threat.
With the tensions as high as ever between political parties amidst a global pandemic, China might not be the most critical concern. However, suppose America wants to operate in the global arena and focus on its external concerns. In that case, the nation must first find a way to come together or risk weakening the state before a major global war.
