In conflicts like Ukraine and Taiwan, the U.S. must recognize its limitations and avoid aggressive posturing that could lead to war.

The U.S. needs to ensure that its most senior defense leaders are technically proficient to compete effectively with adversaries.

The actions of adversaries like Russia and China have galvanized American innovation and unity, pushing us to strengthen our defenses and values.

The existential threat to the U.S. is not just climate change, but also the risk of Iran obtaining nuclear weapons and losing the AI race to China.

The conflict in Ukraine has changed the paradigm for military technology, highlighting the importance of adapting to new threats.

America's military power is often overstated; in a nuclear escalation, the U.S. is not as superior as perceived, as all nations would face catastrophic consequences.

The reckless NATO policy of past U.S. administrations has driven tensions with Russia, leading to the current conflict, despite numerous opportunities for de-escalation.

The separation of commercial and defense innovation since the 1970s has led to a decline in the effectiveness of the defense industrial base.

The landscape of defense technology has changed dramatically post-Ukraine, with a surge of interest and investment in venture-backed defense companies, which were previously rare in Silicon Valley.