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Looking forward, Collins speculates on the evolution of war technology. While nations possess high-tech tools like laser weapons and stealth bombers, kinetic missile strikes and drone swarms could be game-changers. He highlights that conventional aircraft carriers and naval forces are increasingly vulnerable, given China's missile capabilities.

He advocates for space exploration as a strategic reserve, with figures like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos envisioning multi-planetary colonies as humanity's backup plan. Collins references space race visions, emphasizing that technological competition ultimately fuels human progress—even in contentious times.

The Pattern of Decline and Re-Industrialization