Lex at Neptunus Lex ("The unbearable lightness of Lex. Enjoy!") described a strategic downside to China's EMP weapon strategy.
Money quote(s):
"Planning to toss around nukes in the event of a local conflict – even low-yield nukes – would be a hilariously bad idea, were it not for the fact that it lacks any trace of hilarity. The risk of miscalculation in proportionate response is significant.
Strategic weapons, as the Chinese ought to know, are designed to guarantee national survival, and the distinction between a tactical nuke and a strategic weapon is chiefly one of perspective: If yours lands on him, it’s tactical. When his reply lands on you, it’s strategic."
Also bear in mind China's published strategies for waging multi-dimensional warfare, to overwhelm or paralyze response by major allied powers. The risk of strategic overreach is stunning.
7/22
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