[iStockphoto]US defence strategists warn that China may use the distraction of the war in Ukraine to launch military action against Taiwan. He was also emboldened by the lacklustre Western response to Russia’s invasion of Georgia in 2008 and annexation of Crimea in 2014. Also, the Ukraine war has unified European allies behind US leadership. The Ukraine war has also unified core Asian allies behind US leadership. China seemingly wants to see an end to the Ukraine war, but on terms acceptable to its ally, Moscow.

Source: Standard Digital August 20, 2023 21:21 UTC