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> They might not win but they're strong enough to keep from being pushed around. Emphasis on "They might not win". Which is exactly why they rely on US suppor
by lp0_on_fire 5y ago
> They might not win but they're strong enough to keep from being pushed around.
Emphasis on "They might not win". Which is exactly why they rely on US support in the event of one of those scenarios - it increases their chances of winning by a lot.
- triceratops 5y agoThey don't need to actually win. They just have to be strong enough (or have enough nukes, which both these alliances possess) to make victory too costly for the aggressor. If you're Russia or China, you also have to contend with the possibility that your opponents might actually win. Which would be disastrous for you. Also this is assuming those countries' current military strength. However, if the US military was weaker, they would probably strengthen significantly. Barring India, they're all rich, technologically advanced, economically developed countries capable of projecting a lot of military power.