A congressional commission has recommended that the United States should prepare for the possibility of a simultaneous war with both China and the Russian Federation, according to Reuters.

To effectively address this potential scenario, the report advises the U.S. to expand its armed forces and modernize its nuclear weapons. This recommendation is made in the context of rising tensions with China over issues like Taiwan and ongoing tensions with Russia due to its invasion of Ukraine.

Notably, a senior official involved in the report's creation declined to comment on whether intelligence briefings suggested any cooperation between China and Russia concerning nuclear weapons. Nevertheless, there is a concern that coordination between these two major powers could lead to the prospect of facing two concurrent conflicts.

These findings would mark a significant departure from the current U.S. national security strategy, which focuses on winning one conflict while containing another. Preparing for dual conflicts will likely necessitate a substantial increase in defense spending.

The report underscores that the threats posed by China and Russia are expected to intensify between 2027 and 2035, emphasizing the need for immediate decision-making to ensure the nation's preparedness in the face of these potential challenges.