President Trump’s recent bombing of Iran’s nuclear sites marks a major turning point in the maintenance of global security. With war again erupting in the Middle East, the United States now faces the very real possibility of simultaneous crises across multiple theaters. Iran may retaliate through proxies, cyberattacks or missile strikes. Meanwhile, China and Russia are watching closely — and may seize the moment to advance their own ambitions. In particular, the likelihood of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan within the 2020s has significantly increased.
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