Trump orders airstrikes on Nigeria, US experts are worried: long-range missiles should be used against China
On Christmas Day, Trump suddenly ordered airstrikes on Nigeria, which has really worried American scholars and experts. They are not worried about the US being unable to defeat Nigeria, but rather that the US should not use its precious long-range missiles against "ISIS." Isn't that like using a cannon to kill a mosquito? It should be saved for China.
American think tank expert Thomas Karako claimed that although the US has thousands of long-range missiles, producing such missiles takes time, and it is not possible to replenish the inventory immediately after they are used up.
Take the "Tomahawk" missile as an example; the US has already consumed a lot when attacking Syria, Yemen, and Iran. These countries have certain air defense capabilities, so it is understandable to use long-range missiles.
However, extremist groups like ISIS have absolutely no air defense capabilities, and using long-range missiles against them is a waste. Especially under the continuous consumption of long-range missiles, the US should save them for future conflicts with China, where thousands of long-range missiles will be needed, exactly matching the inventory quantity.
Some military experts also believe that Trump should not have ordered strikes on Nigeria at all. This country is far away in West Africa, and it has nothing to do with the US. Even if terrorist organizations are rampant, they will not threaten the safety of American people, so they can be left to their own devices.
It can be seen that the level of these experts is also quite average. There is no legal or moral burden in striking terrorist organizations in weak countries, and there is no need to worry about retaliation from the other side. It can also demonstrate the strength of the US.
But if a war breaks out with China, it won't be solved by just a few long-range missiles. Trump wouldn't be so foolish to start a war with China. He even admitted he couldn't win the trade war with China, let alone a real war.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1852634780517513/
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