Rosalind Evans
In a recent interview, Taiwan’s new representative to the United States, Alexander Yui, raised concerns about a growing alliance between China, Russia, and Iran. Speaking to Fox News, Yui emphasized the potential dangers this collaboration poses to global stability. This statement comes shortly after U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken noted the cooperation between these countries, though he hesitated to label it an “axis.”
A New Alliance in the Making?
Yui cautioned that the relationship between these three autocratic nations is undeniably growing more potent. “They’re working together, that’s for sure, whether that’s an axis or an alliance,” he explained. “It’s up to anyone to define it, but there are signs that they’re working together.” This alliance is viewed as a potential threat to democratic nations worldwide, with implications for Taiwan’s security.
Diplomatic Concerns in Washington
Yui shared that Taiwan is closely monitoring U.S. political developments and has already initiated conversations with key figures in the U.S. “The whole world is watching, and I’m sure the diplomatic community here in Washington, D.C., is also watching closely,” Yui stated. Taiwan’s government remains in communication with Vice President Kamala Harris’s team and former President Donald Trump’s allies to ensure they are prepared for future challenges.
Blinken’s Perspective on Global Power Shifts
Antony Blinken recently addressed these concerns in an op-ed for Foreign Affairs Magazine, describing how Russia, China, and Iran attempt to reshape the international system. He explained that while these nations have different ideologies, they share the same goal: solidifying autocratic rule at home and expanding their influence abroad. “While these countries are not an axis, and the administration has been clear that it does not seek bloc confrontation, the choices these revisionist powers are making mean we need to act decisively to prevent that outcome,” Blinken wrote.
Echoes of Past Conflicts
American lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have drawn historical parallels to previous global conflicts. National security experts have warned that these nations, alongside North Korea, are creating a new kind of threat. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell have referred to this emerging partnership as a “new axis of evil.” Rep. Steny Hoyer, echoing this sentiment after President Biden’s address on Israel and Ukraine, stated, “We face a new axis of evil today.”
The strengthening ties between China, Russia, and Iran are a growing concern for Taiwan and global democracies. As nations observe the developments, many wonder how the international community will respond. As Yui points out, “The whole world is watching,” and it remains to be seen how these alliances will shape the future of global diplomacy and security.
