Russia, China Escalate Military and Nuclear Tensions

Recent reports indicate both China and Russia are escalating military activities, with joint war games in the Sea of Japan signaling increased cooperation and a show of force against the West. Vladimir Putin has urgently requested talks with Donald Trump, prompting the U.S. to move nuclear submarines closer to Russia and dispatch an envoy. Simultaneously, a Hudson Institute report warns that China is rapidly growing its nuclear arsenal and advanced delivery systems, with projections of reaching nuclear parity with the U.S. by the mid-2030s and fielding over 1,000 warheads. China's stated intent is self-defense, but experts believe the real aim is to undermine U.S. influence and erode the confidence of American allies in Asia. These actions are viewed as efforts to manipulate perceptions of risk and discourage decisive responses from countries like Japan, the Philippines, and South Korea. The evolving situation highlights major shifts in global security, prompting calls for the U.S. to adjust its arms control strategies and military posture.