The United States needs a democratic civ-mil fusion for the future of our country – and the world

Originally published by RallyPoint; authored by Alex Gallo

The strategic competition between the United States and China is entering a new phase. On each side, steps are being taken to increase their relative competitive advantage – the outcome of which will determine whether the United States or China sets the rules, norms, values for the world in the second half of the 21st century and into the 22nd century.

Those are the stakes. But are we ready for this long-term competition?