This is what happens when you don't have a strategy, especially not a forward-looking strategy. In 2017, people like me argued that “Strong, Secure, Engaged” was already outdated the day it was released. I think this was a premonition that has proven to be true.
What we need is a bipartisan 15-year strategy to rebuild our national defence, security and, arguably, our intelligence capabilities. I think it would be helpful to stop playing politics and do as Australia and France did, where all parties get together, have a common strategy and stick with that strategy. Then, we wouldn't be constantly falling behind and trying to play catch-up on too many fronts.