The Gates Doctrine: A Warning for a New Era of Great Power Competition Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates' recent interview on "Face the Nation" serves as a stark reminder that the world is living in perilous times.
He notes that we face nuclear armed adversaries in both Europe and Asia, with China and Russia poised to surpass our strategic nuclear capabilities.
Gates asserts that we are facing an adversary more powerful than any we've faced, with significant strides made in developing economic and technological prowess.