The Case for An Allied Competitive Strategy

A successful American competitive strategy must shift its focus from simply "beating China" to securing domestic prosperity and a higher standard of living for its citizens. Current U.S. planning is often short-sighted and siloed, lacking the integrated, long-term vision that allows rivals to align their industrial, military, and diplomatic goals. To overcome this, the nation should pursue a "dual-shoring" strategy that leverages the industrial power of key allies to help rebuild critical manufacturing sectors on American soil. This allied cooperation must be supported by a massive domestic investment campaign in foundational needs like affordable energy, modern transit, and a skilled labor force.