As war in Ukraine and Gaza rage on, can the US afford to take on China?
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Given its commitment in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, it is unclear how the United States can also sustain its rivalry with China. Amid rising tensions in the South China Sea, frontline treaty allies such as the Philippines have grounds to worry about how “ironclad” the relationship is.