Addressing the elephant in the room – US, China, Russia Tensions over Ukraine and Taiwan
China, the United States and Russia are the three most powerful countries in terms of both military might and economic power in the world. The United States as a de facto superpower is alarmingly concerned over China’s intentions to challenge its hegemony and assert coercive influence on the rest of the world; undermining American global dominance. Russia, on the other hand, is not compatible to challenge these archrivals economically but poses a security threat to the United States and its European allies. Russia detests NATO’s growing presence in close vicinity to its backdoor; hence, it is building up a hefty military presence along its border with Ukraine. President Putin is pressuring Kiev’s pro-Europe leadership not to officially join an alliance; Russia considers it a security threat and a destabilizing factor in its proximity. Russia and the United States do not see eye to eye in relation to abundant issues, Ukraine…
