The Atlantic · 20 May 2026
Trump’s Iran War: America Loss Is China’s Win
Phillips O’Brien on the global fallout of Putin’s war in Russia, Trump’s war in Iran, and MAGA’s indifference toward Taiwan. Plus: Trump’s new slush fund and What Science Says About Astrology.
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The geopolitical shifts resulting from Trump's policies in Iran are creating opportunities for China, highlighting a significant realignment in global power dynamics. This situation underscores the broader implications of U.S. foreign policy failures on regional stability.
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