There's too many funny sections in this op-ed, but there are moments of lucidity where the author regains his senses (if only for a paragraph or two):
...but he can't restrain himself from praising how effective American ABM defences were in Iran. Since the UAE intercepted 99% of Iranian BMs and drones without expending all of its Patriots, that obviously means that the outcome will also be the same with China. But in the U.S. Navy's case, they will (somehow?) intercept 100% of the PLARF/PLAN's larger stockpile of far more advanced BMs and AShMs!
Probably the most ridiculous section is where the author tries to insinuate that Chinese IADS is just as lacking as Iran's was (Venezuela-style). Therefore, the USAF and USN should be able to fly with impunity over mainland China, neutralising BM launch sites and simultaneously carry out decapitation strikes against the CMC...
...and one last moment of lucidity:
You mean like what China has been doing for the last two decades?
I can't tell if American think-tankers really are getting dumber with every passing year. Then again, if the Pentagon and the White House are listening to the "advice" of people like this, then perhaps it is a good thing for China in the long run.