The Trump administration stands at a pivotal moment to reverse this course and act in a way that Beijing and Tehran cannot anticipate.

Beijing will replace the United States as the organization’s top state donor, expanding its influence as the U.S. retreats ...

Beijing is trying to portray itself as a global leader, capitalizing on Washington’s isolationist turn, analysts said.

This isolationism could create a power vacuum, allowing regional powers like Türkiye, Iran, China, and Russia to assert greater influence. The analysis notes, “Trump’s upcoming presidency is ...