The most dangerous states in the international system are continental powers with large armies.
Decapitation is a fanciful strategy.
China, in short has the potential to be considerably more powerful than even the United States.
Important benefits often accrue to states that behave in an unexpected way.
Bandwagoning is a strategy for the weak.
The German air offensives against British cities in World Wars I and II not only failed to coerce the United Kingdom to surrender, but Germany also lost both wars.