The essay argues that from the perspective of geopolitical shift, Asia faces unprecedented dangers of war whether in terms of geopolitics, conventional warfare, or nuclear deterrence, with the situation in Asia rapidly deteriorating

The essay notes that from every perspective the NATO Washington summit can be said to have been specifically aimed at China, with NATO focusing on five key issues related to China

The essay argues that in light of these tectonic geopolitical shifts, responding to such profound geopolitical changes will be the greatest challenge faced by this generation

The essay argues that as a result of Russia's resilience in Ukraine, the US has shifted focus to China, seeing China's support for Russia as the main factor allowing Russia to continue its war

According to the essay, for many people a new form of cold war between major powers has already begun, with the next question being where will the main battlefield of World War III take place

The essay notes that with the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and Israeli-Palestinian conflict, people are concerned that these regional conflicts might escalate into larger conflicts involving multiple nations

The essay argues that most observers do not believe the Russia-Ukraine or Israeli-Palestinian regions will become the main battlegrounds for the next World War, and there are growing signs that major powers are trying to shift the battlefield of potential World War III to Asia

The essay argues that the US is becoming the key organizer of a potential Asian War driven primarily by the huge economic interests it stands to gain in the region

American diplomats Robert D Blackwell and Richard Fontaine directly addressed Asia's importance to the US and the West in their recent book 'Lost Decade: The US Pivot to Asia and the Rise of Chinese Power', pointing to Asia accounting for 60% of the world's population, 3 of the top 5 economies, 40% of global GDP, 41% of total global exports, 37% of total imports, half of the world's military personnel, 6 of the top 10 military powers, 5 of the 9 nuclear armed nations, and 6 of the top 10 carbon emitters

The essay notes that the US is not a true outsider to Asia, as although geographically distant, its deep-seated economic and political interests make it an integral part of Asia since the late 20th century, especially after World War II when the US became heavily involved in Asian affairs from Japan to the Korean Peninsula and from East Asia to Southeast Asia

The essay argues that as Asia has become the center of global economic gravity, the US has increasingly become an Asia-Pacific nation not just an Atlantic power, and the combination of its imperial ambitions and economic interests in Asia creates a powerful force driving the region towards conflict

The essay argues that NATO's strategic shift toward China is a key part of the US's effort to contain China's rise

The essay notes that there are no direct geopolitical conflicts between China and European countries as their interactions have primarily focused on trade and economics

The essay argues that the US has bundled China and Russia together in a cognitive war that frames China as a threat to Europe since the Russia-Ukraine War began, with the US and Europe initially believing they could quickly bring Russia to its knees, but this has not been the case

The essay notes that numerous US-led European policy research institutions are actively involved in cognitive warfare against China, which has quickly led NATO to shift its strategic focus toward China

On July 9, 2024, NATO held a summit in Washington DC where US Congress members from both parties expressed their desire to strengthen cooperation with European allies to address what they called China's aggressive military actions in the Indo-Pacific region

The essay notes that before the NATO summit, US and Western politicians and media were working hard to demonize China as usual, linking China with Russia, as international observers predicted the NATO summit would issue a statement publicly condemning China for providing military support to Russia for the first time

The essay notes that to bring NATO into Asia or establish an Asian NATO, the US-led NATO has been actively seeking cooperation with Asia-Pacific countries, and in this process Japan has played a central role as the US's key agent

The essay notes that although Japan's domestic policies have seen little success, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has been working hard to shape an Asian NATO

The essay argues that unfortunately Asian societies are not fully aware of these rising war risks, and more and more countries are joining this dangerous war game whether willingly or passively