经济观察网据央视网，俄罗斯塔斯社表示，日本政府已批准2025财年补充预算案，使本财年防卫开支占 GDP比例提升到2%。近年来，日本重金采购美制F35战机，对美返销"爱国者"导弹，组建专门的电子战 部队，升级宙斯盾驱逐舰。这一系列军事动作表明，日本的军事建设已经不是简单的修修补补了。它的 目标是"全领域作战能力"，这背后的扩张野心，藏都藏不住。 ...

Group 1 - The deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier in the Caribbean, under the pretext of combating drug trafficking, raises questions about the underlying geopolitical motives of the U.S. government [1][2] - Historical context shows that the U.S. has a long history of military interventions in Latin America, with nearly 400 interventions globally since 1776, 34% of which targeted Latin America and the Caribbean [2] - The USS Ford's presence is perceived as a demonstration of U.S. military power, signaling that the U.S. can still enforce its will in its "backyard" [2][3] Group 2 - The U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean is viewed as a significant threat to peace and stability in the Western Hemisphere, suggesting that non-compliant regimes may face military consequences [3] - The narrative of "fighting drugs" is seen as a facade for U.S. interventionism, with the real intent being the protection of U.S. interests and hegemony in the region [2][3] - The changing dynamics in Latin America, characterized by greater sovereignty and diverse development, challenge the effectiveness of traditional U.S. interventionist strategies [3]

Group 1: Russia's Strategic Concerns - Russia's President Putin has signed a decree to establish a roadmap for rare earth and critical metals production by December 1, indicating a sense of urgency regarding the country's position in the global rare earth market [1][9] - The global competition for rare earth elements has intensified, with countries like the US and EU heavily reliant on China, which controls 90% of the world's rare earth refining capacity [2][8] - Putin's actions reflect a broader concern for national security and the need for Russia to develop its own rare earth capabilities to avoid dependency on foreign sources, especially in the context of military and technological advancements [6][12] Group 2: Global Rare Earth Market Dynamics - The US has expressed a strong desire to achieve "rare earth independence" within two years, as many advanced military technologies depend on these materials [6] - The EU and Japan also show high dependency on Chinese rare earths, with the EU relying on China for 82% and Japan for 91% of its needs [8] - The recent US-China trade negotiations highlighted the strategic value of rare earths, with both sides recognizing the potential disruptions caused by China's control over this resource [5] Group 3: Russia's Rare Earth Resources and Industry - Russia possesses significant rare earth resources, particularly in Siberia and the Far East, but lacks the necessary refining technology and industrial infrastructure to exploit these resources effectively [10][12] - Historically, Russia has not prioritized the development of its rare earth industry, focusing instead on its abundant energy resources [9][12] - The urgency for Russia to develop its rare earth sector is driven by the global shift towards green technologies and the need for rare earths in various applications, including military and civilian sectors [9][12] Group 4: Sino-Russian Cooperation - Despite Russia's push to develop its own rare earth capabilities, the relationship between Russia and China remains strong, particularly in the energy sector, where both countries benefit from mutual cooperation [13][15] - The collaboration extends beyond energy to include trade in coal, iron ore, and non-ferrous metals, indicating a growing interdependence in various resource sectors [15] - Both nations are working together in international forums to address global challenges, emphasizing the importance of their partnership in the current geopolitical landscape [15]

除驱逐舰外，美国还将投入更大规模的兵力。另一名美国官员告诉路透社，预计约有4000名水兵和 海军陆战队员将参与特朗普政府在加勒比海南部海域的行动中。该官员表示，美国还将在更广泛地区增 派军事力量，包括数架P-8侦察机、多艘军舰以及至少一艘攻击型潜艇。 这名官员说，这一过程将持续数月，美方计划让这些部队在国际空域和国际水域活动。这些海军力 量不仅可执行情报和监视行动，还可以在必要时作为实施精准打击的作战平台。 对此，路透社称，委内瑞拉新闻和通信部没有立即回应置评请求。委内瑞拉总统尼古拉斯·马杜罗 当天在讲话中虽未直接提及美方军舰，但表示委内瑞拉将"捍卫我们的海域、天空和国土"。报道说，马 杜罗还提到了他所说的"一个正在衰落的帝国所带来的荒诞离奇的威胁"。 据路透社报道，两名知情人士当地时间18日透露，美国将在未来36小时内向委内瑞拉海岸派遣三 艘"宙斯盾"驱逐舰，作为打击拉丁美洲贩毒集团行动的一部分。 报道称，美国总统特朗普一直希望动用军队打击那些被指定为"外国恐怖组织"的拉丁美洲贩毒团 伙。消息人士透露，此次部署的驱逐舰包括"格雷夫利"号、"贾森·邓纳姆"号和"桑普森"号。 ...