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With a fractured NATO due to divergent strategies of resistance versus appeasement among its member states, Russia's grip on Ukraine might embolden both it and China. The combination of a successful Russian campaign and the subsequent geopolitical shifts could catalyze a new bipolar world order. China might interpret Russia's triumph as a green light to accelerate its own aspirations, particularly concerning Taiwan.
In this new landscape, the U.S. would be faced with the dual threat of conflict on two fronts—one in Europe and another in the Pacific. This raises significant concerns about the U.S. commitment to NATO and collective defense, revealing fissures within Western alliances.