The U.S. Is Uncapable of Waging Three Wars Simultaneously, Media Reports

The U.S. is incapable of waging three wars simultaneously. An article published in Foreign Affairs titled "The Defense Strategy of Three Theaters" lists numerous reasons and specific approaches on how the United States can prepare for war in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. It states that the U.S. is currently involved in two wars—one in Europe, over Ukraine, and another in the Middle East, in Israel—while simultaneously facing the prospect of a third conflict in East Asia.

The editorial of the Chinese Global Times government publication has criticized the warlike sentiments in Washington. “The U.S. has entered an era of hegemonic decline, as the world moves towards multipolarity, which is difficult for the U.S. to accept. To maintain its supremacy, the United States needs the support of its allies, including NATO, the EU, and even some countries in the Asia-Pacific region.” The Global Times labeled as bluff the calls by American analysts to prepare for a three-front war. In the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, Kyiv is becoming increasingly passive. In the Israel-Palestine conflict, Arab nations and countries worldwide are showing greater unity in opposing Israel's unrestricted actions, while simultaneously questioning the U.S.'s credibility and its so-called rules-based order.

In the Asia-Pacific region, very few countries are ready to support the U.S. in its fight against China. Aside from a few loyal allies such as Japan and Australia, other nations remain neutral. Even in disputes in the South China Sea, where the U.S. encourages the Philippines to provoke, other ASEAN members are not in favor. Regarding the Taiwan issue, more than 180 countries and international organizations have reaffirmed their commitment to the One China principle and their support for China in defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Given this, how can the U.S. wage three wars at once?