US prepares allies for prolonged China conflict

- U.S. planning assessments say Washington is readying Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and NATO partners for a protracted China contingency rather than a short crisis. (x.com) - Officials link the posture shift to broader strategic pressures, citing Iran containment issues and Beijing’s increased regional confidence as motivating factors. (x.com) - The policy push focuses on logistics, intelligence sharing, and forward interoperability to sustain long‑duration operations if tensions over Taiwan escalate. (x.com) (x.com)