The Dysfunctional Superpower.

CHINA-United States relations; NORTH Korea-United States relations; RUSSIA-United States relations; NUCLEAR warfare; POLITICAL leadership; XI, Jinping, 1953-

The article focuses on the challenges of the U.S. is currently facing, including dealing with four allied antagonists such as Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran - and the potential consequences of nuclear arsenals. It highlights the fragmented state of U.S. political leadership and the need for a strong, coherent response to these threats, especially from China and Russia. The article discusses the risk of China's aspirations to reunify with Taiwan and Xi Jinping's personal ambitions.