Another very damaging split between Washington and its reluctant European allies; And another free geopolitical lunch for the anti-democratic contestants in the West, Russia and China". Simon Tisdell, The Guardian, October 28, 2026 - ᅠ The war is good for Russia and China. The US is weakening itself and strengthening its adversaries. ᅠ Subscribe to CSOFT Media for more information on the changing strategic landscape in West Asia.