America must confront the 'Axis of Aggressors'

America’s foremost enemies are massing their talents and strengths. U.S. political leaders, however, have yet to name, let alone begin to counter, the growing threat from the “Axis of Aggressors” — China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.

America must confront the 'Axis of Aggressors'

TL;DR

  • The 'Axis of Aggressors' (China, Russia, Iran, North Korea) is cooperating to undermine the U.S.-led world order.
  • Chinese firms allegedly provided Iran with targeting data used in an attack that killed U.S. troops.
  • This axis shares an interest in stretching American resources and attention, with individual regional ambitions.
  • Russia and China have supported Iran and its proxies in conflicts against Israel and the West.
  • The Houthis, an Iranian proxy, are disrupting shipping in the Red Sea, while avoiding targeting Russian and Chinese vessels.
  • U.S. policymakers are urged to recognize the shared objective of these nations and develop a strategy to counter them, including sanctions and increased support for allies.