NATO Summit sent China a ‘wake-up call’: Stavridis
Summary
TLDRIn a discussion surrounding NATO's stance on the ongoing conflict, the transcript highlights the alliance's acknowledgment of Russia's aggression towards Ukraine and the right of Ukraine to defend itself. It mentions the provision of ATACMS and the potential delivery of F-16s to Ukraine. There's a debate on the U.S.'s reluctance to escalate by striking Russian bases and the suggestion to use economic leverage against China for its alleged support to Russia through dual-use technology transfers. The conversation also touches on NATO's collective message to China and the irreversible path for membership.
Takeaways
- 🔍 The ongoing nature of the conflict is emphasized, with no conclusion yet in sight.
- 🌟 NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg is praised for his leadership and is set to be interviewed post-summit.
- 🏰 The U.S. is highlighted as the main holdout against international law, with ongoing discussions about the war of aggression initiated by Russia.
- 🛡 Ukraine's right to self-defense is acknowledged, with the mention of military capabilities such as ATACMS and F-16s.
- 💥 A call for the U.S. administration to change course and provide Ukraine with the means to strike within Russia is made.
- 🤝 Allies of the U.S. are noted to have significant systems and are willing to go deeper inside Russia.
- 🚫 The fear of escalation with Russia, a nuclear power, is a recurring theme in the reluctance to send certain military aid.
- 🎯 A proposal is made to give Ukraine the ability to strike 400 kilometers inside Russia as a deterrent.
- 📍 Discussion about moving the joint command or coordinating command to Germany is met with objections from Russia.
- 🇨🇳 China is called out for providing dual-use technology and material support to Russia, which could be used in military applications.
- 🛑 A strong message from NATO to China about the potential imposition of sanctions if they continue aiding Russia is conveyed.
Q & A
What is the significance of the last NATO summit mentioned in the transcript?
-The last NATO summit is significant because it marks the end of an era with Secretary General Stoltenberg's leadership, who has been praised as an extraordinary leader for the alliance.
Why is the U.S. considered the 'lone holdout' against international law according to the transcript?
-The U.S. is seen as the 'lone holdout' because it has been hesitant to escalate the conflict by providing certain military support to Ukraine, such as ATACMS, Abrams tanks, Patriot batteries, and F-16s, despite the ongoing aggression from Russia.
What is the stance of the speaker regarding the provision of military support to Ukraine?
-The speaker advocates for a more aggressive stance, suggesting the U.S. should provide military support to Ukraine, including the ability to strike deep inside Russia, as a deterrent to Russian aggression.
What is the speaker's proposed solution to the situation involving Russia's aggression?
-The speaker proposes giving Ukraine the capability to strike 400 kilometers inside Russia and warning Putin that as long as Russia continues to strike Ukrainian targets, their systems will be at risk from U.S.-built systems.
What is the context of the discussion about China's involvement in the conflict?
-The discussion about China's involvement focuses on accusations that China is providing dual-use technology and material to Russia, which could be used in military applications, thus indirectly supporting the aggression against Ukraine.
What is the significance of the message from NATO to China regarding the conflict?
-The message from NATO to China is a warning that if China continues to provide support to Russia, it may face sanctions from the alliance, which has significant economic leverage due to its collective GDP.
What is the role of the Joint Command or Coordinating Command in the context of the NATO summit?
-The Joint Command or Coordinating Command is a significant part of NATO's military structure, and its relocation to Germany is one of the big steps outlined in the summit's communiqué.
What is the implication of the mention of 'dual-use technology' in the transcript?
-The mention of 'dual-use technology' implies that certain civilian technologies could be repurposed for military use, such as a chip that could be inserted into a drone system, potentially aiding Russia in the conflict.
How does the speaker view the potential economic leverage of NATO against China?
-The speaker believes that NATO, with its collective economic power, has the ability to impose sanctions on China if it continues to provide support to Russia, which could serve as a strong deterrent.
What is the reference to 'an irreversible path for membership' in the transcript?
-The reference to 'an irreversible path for membership' suggests that NATO is committed to a clear and unchangeable process for countries wishing to join the alliance, indicating a strong stance on expansion and commitment to its principles.
Outlines
🌍 NATO's Stance on Russia and China
The script discusses NATO's final summit under Secretary General Stoltenberg, who is praised for his leadership. It addresses the ongoing conflict with Russia, Ukraine's right to self-defense, and the U.S.'s reluctance to strike Russian bases despite possessing the capability. The conversation also hints at a potential policy shift by the U.S. administration. The script further criticizes Russia's objections to NATO's decisions and highlights China's role in providing dual-use technology to Russia, which could be used in military applications. The NATO alliance is portrayed as a collective force warning China of potential sanctions if it continues to support Russia in the conflict.
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Keywords
💡NATO Summit
💡Stoltenberg
💡Aggression
💡ATACMS
💡F-16s
💡Escalation
💡International Law
💡Dual-Use Technology
💡Sanctions
💡Joint Command
💡China
Highlights
Adm. Stavridis agrees with the statement that Stoltenberg is a treasure to the NATO alliance and has been an extraordinary leader.
Stoltenberg's last big NATO summit is being discussed, emphasizing his leadership.
The interview with Stoltenberg after his news conference is planned.
The ongoing conflict is acknowledged with no conclusion yet.
Ukraine's right to defend itself against Russia's war of aggression is highlighted.
The U.S. is described as almost the lone holdout against international law in the context of the conflict.
Mention of the ATACMS and the ability to strike Russian bases from a distance.
The delivery of F-16s to Ukraine is planned for this summer.
A debate on whether providing F-16s would be escalatory, especially considering Russia's attacks on civilian targets.
Prediction that the U.S. administration may change course regarding military support.
Allies with significant systems have already agreed to deeper involvement inside Russia.
Russia's status as a nuclear power is a factor in avoiding escalation.
The suggestion to provide Ukraine with systems capable of striking 400 kilometers inside Russia.
The idea of warning Putin that Russian systems will be at risk if attacks on Ukraine continue.
Russia's objection to moving the joint command or coordinating command to Germany.
The importance of NATO's collective stance against China's alleged support to Russia.
China is warned against providing dual-use technology and material that could aid Russia.
NATO's economic leverage is emphasized in dealing with China.
The communication of an irreversible path for membership in NATO.
Transcripts
CLEAR-EYED, CONTINUE, THAT THEY
ARE ONGOING.
SO THERE'S NO CONCLUSION.
ADMIRAL STAVRIDIS, I INTERRUPTED
YOU.
I'M SORRY.
YOU WERE SAYING SOMETHING THAT I
AGREE WITH, WHICH IS THAT
STOLTENBERG IS A TREASURE TO THE
ALLIANCE.
I CAN SAY THAT.
THIS IS HIS LAST BIG NATO
SUMMIT.
HE HAS BEEN AN EXTRAORDINARY
LEADER.
I'M GOING TO INTERVIEW HIM
TONIGHT AT THE CONCLUSION OF
NATO AFTER HIS NEWS CONFERENCE.
LET'S TALK ABOUT WHERE THOSE
BASES ARE AND WHY THE U.S. IS
ALMOST THE LONE HOLDOUT AGAINST
INTERNATIONAL LAW, WHICH
STOLTENBERG ARTICULATED, WHICH
IS THAT IT'S A WAR OF
AGGRESSION, RUSSIA STARTED IT,
UKRAINE HAS THE RIGHT TO DEFEND
ITSELF.
THE INCOMING IS COMING FROM
THOSE BASES.
THEY KNOW WHERE THEY ARE.
THEY HAVE GOT THE ATACMS.
THEY HAVE THE ABILITY TO STRIKE
THEM.
THEY WILL HAVE F-16s THIS
SUMMER.
WHY WOULD THAT BE ESCALATORY
WHEN VLADIMIR PUTIN IS HITTING
TARGETED HITS ON A CHILDREN'S
HOSPITAL IN UKRAINE'S CAPITAL
CITY OF KYIV?
WITH MANY PEOPLE DEAD AND
INJURED.
>> I PREDICT THAT THE
ADMINISTRATION WILL CHANGE
COURSE ON THIS.
YOU ARE CORRECT, ALL OF OUR
ALLIES ESSENTIALLY THE ONES THAT
HAVE THE SIGNIFICANT SYSTEMS
HAVE ALREADY SIGNED UP TO GO IN
DEEPER INSIDE RUSSIA.
THE CONVENTIONAL ANSWER TO THE
QUESTION WHY AREN'T WE DOING IT
WOULD BE, RUSSIA IS A NUCLEAR
POWER, WE DON'T WANT TO
ESCALATE.
THAT'S THE SAME LOGIC THAT WE
HAVE USED TO AVOID SENDING
ABRAMS TANKS, TO AVOID SENDING
PATRIOT BATTERIES, TO AVOID
SENDING ABOVE ALL THE F-16s.
IF WE HAD DONE THOSE THINGS
SOONER AND HAD BEEN ALSO
INCREMENTAL, WE WOULD PERHAPS BE
IN A STRONGER POSITION.
HAVING SAID THAT, IN MY VIEW,
CLEARLY THE RIGHT THING TO DO AS
WE SAY IN THE NAVY, BATTERIES
RELEASED TO THE UKRAINIANS.
I WOULD GIVE THEM A NUMBER, SAY
400 KILOMETERS INSIDE RUSSIA,
AND TELL PUTIN, THIS IS COMING.
AS LONG AS YOU CONTINUE TO
STRIKE UKRAINIAN TARGETS, YOUR
SYSTEMS WILL BE HELD AT RISK BY
SYSTEMS BUILT IN THE UNITED
STATES.
I'M FINE WITH THAT.
>> RUSSIA TODAY IS EVEN
OBJECTING TO THE NEW -- TO
MOVING THE JOINT COMMAND OR THE
COORDINATING COMMAND TO GERMANY
WITH THE TRAINING, WHICH IS ONE
OF THE BIG STEPS FROM THE
COMMUNIQUE TODAY.
WE HAVE HAD MILITARY ALL THROUGH
THE COLD WAR AND SINCE IN
GERMANY.
LET ME ASK YOU ABOUT CHINA.
A BIG PIECE OF THE COMMUNICATE
IS PUSHING BACK AGAINST CHINAnd
AND ACCUSING THEM OF WHAT THE
U.S. FIRST ACCUSED CHINA OF MORE
THAN A YEAR AGO AT THE MUNICH
SECURITY FORUM, WHICH IS NOT
WEAPONS TRANSFERS TO VLADIMIR
PUTIN BUT DUAL USE TECHNOLOGY
AND MATERIAL, WHICH IS PROPPING
HIM UP, ASIDE FROM MONEY AND OIL
PURCHASES AND THE SANCTION OF
ASIANS.
>> THIS IS THE RIGHT MESSAGE
FROM THE NATO ALLIANCE
COLLECTIVELY, WHICH BY THE WAY,
CHINA, HERE IS THE WAKE-UP CALL.
NATO HAS 32 COUNTRIES.
IT IS OVER 50% OF THE WORLD'S
GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT.
IT'S THE LARGEST MARKET IN THE
WORLD COLLECTIVELY, NATO.
CHINA, LISTEN WHEN WE SAY TO
YOU, WE ARE GOING TO START
IMPOSING SANCTIONS AGAINST YOU
POSSIBLY IF YOU CONTINUE TO
PROVIDE WEAPONS OF WAR TO
UKRAINE.
MY SOURCES TELL ME, I'M SURE
YOURS DO AS WELL, THAT THE U.S.
LAID OUT A VERY STRONG
INTELLIGENCE CASE SHOWING THESE
DUAL USE TECHNOLOGIES, MEANING
THINGS THAT COULD BE USED IN A
CIVILIAN PRODUCT BUT ARE EQUALLY
CAPABLE OF BEING INSERTED, A
CHIP, FOR EXAMPLE, INTO A DRONE
SYSTEM, THAT'S WHAT'S FLOWING
ACROSS THE BORDER.
CHINA NEEDS TO HEAR THAT MESSAGE
LOUD AND CLEAR FROM THE
ALLIANCE.
I'M PROUD OF THE APPLIANCE FOR
PUSHING BACK COLLECTIVELY ON IT.
I THINK WE HAVE THE ECONOMIC
LEVERAGE HERE.
>> THEY ALSO COMMUNICATED AN
IRREVERSIBLE PATH FOR MEMBERSHIP
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