Carter sees Russia, China as potential threats to global order

On my radio program, World Reality with Richard G. Medlock, I asked the question on Oct. 20, 2015, "Who is a bigger threat to the United States and the World, China or Russia?"  In our discussion, we came to the conclusion that both are a threat in their own ways.  Secretary Carter has confirmed many of our conclusions.

Listen to World Reality Oct. 20, 2015

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter on Saturday slammed Russia, saying it is endangering the world order through its incursions in Ukraine and loose talk about nuclear weapons, and said the U.S. defense establishment is searching for ways to deter Russian aggression to protect U.S. allies.

Carter, speaking to the Reagan National Defense Forum in California, also expressed concern about China’s expanding influence and growing military might. National security experts and defense officials attended a gathering at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.  Read more