Biden's mental capacity is deeply troubling because it has clearly weakened U.S. deterrence. He is an incarnation of confusion and uncertainty, compelling the world to ask who is in charge of the U.S.

The U.S. Navy’s decision to stop the production of critically important munitions are prima facie evidence of America's failure to perceive and respond appropriately to the threat from the PRC.

Maximizing deterrence requires recognizing the strategic realities of the 21st century and for leaders to speak directly about those realities and enlist U.S. allies and partners.