In order to try and get the conversation back to its interesting former self here's something for your consideration.
Game Changer: The F-35 and the Pacific | The Diplomat
Given "The Diplomat" focusses on Asia and that's where the next large hotspots of contention (as opposed to walkovers) are likely to be I have often found them to be a very well researched with well considered opinion pieces.
Others may disagree.