[catbertz]

I have always believed that while the muslims are a threat, the greatest threat we face is China. They are forming a worldwide proxy front against us, using the muslims, South Americans, NK and even Africa. They hope to avoid the mistakes of Japan/Germany.

[Cindy]

"I think China is certainly the real threat to the West, in the long run."

I agree.

[TheWasteLand]

From what I've read, the Chinese have had their own problems with Muslims, but certainly you're right that they've been casting around for allies, if that's the right word.

It's important that America start moving strategically to counter China. That's why the President went to India a short while ago, in order to begin the process of aligning India with the West, as a buffer against China. But it is no replacement for purely American deterrence (ie. missiles, navy, air force, anti-ballistic shields, etc.), which has to be the foundation.