NATO and US Allies Gear Up Against Russia and China

The Kremlin's annexation of Ukraine has drawn Western countries into a costly and long-lasting battle with Moscow that will test the resolve of many states. Europe is bolstering its defenses and tightening alliances to withstand what it sees as a Russian attempt to undermine European sovereignty.

NATO and US allies have tightened their policy coordination against both Russia and China, a shift that suggests their shared concern with global security. It's a reminder that regime type doesn't always matter, as a violation of territorial sovereignty is more likely to animate global reaction than a political system's legitimacy.